I Kicked Out My DIL and Grandkids After My Son’s D3ath, My House Is Not a Free Hotel

We recently heard from a woman named Sheryl, a grieving mother whose decision is already splitting our editorial team.

After the tragic death of her son, who left behind a wife and two young children, what Sheryl chose to do next will challenge every assumption you might have about family, loyalty, and grief.

Here’s what Sheryl wrote:

I know people will hate me for this, but I need to get it off my chest. Maybe someone will understand.

My son Daniel (34) di.ed in a car accident three months ago.

He left behind his wife, Amanda (29), and their two sons, Ethan (6) and Caleb (2). They had been living in my house for the last seven years.

They never paid rent. Never helped with the bills. Just… existing, as if my home was some kind of hotel they’d never planned to leave.

Let me go back a bit.