After her fiancé died, one month before the wedding, she decided to go on her honeymoon alone, and her emotional journey has touched the hearts of many online.
Laura Murphy went through a tragedy that is hard to process; just one month before her wedding, her fiancé, 31-year-old Devon O’Grady, suddenly died from a heart attack.
Even with the support of family and friends, Murphy felt very lonely in her grief, as she had not only lost her partner but also all the life plans they had made together for the future.
Tired of feeling trapped in her own sadness, Murphy made the brave decision to take the honeymoon trip alone, and by sharing her emotional journey, she moved many internet users.
In a video posted on TikTok, which has already garnered over 3.5 million views, Murphy shares her story and why she decided to pack her bags and travel to England; according to her, her intention was to find out if her “life was still worth living.”
To The Washington Post, Murphy explained her decision to travel and share her journey: “I needed to find people who could relate because I wanted to know how to move forward.”
“I also felt like I needed to get away from my hometown and our home. I had been sitting there for months not knowing what to do with myself,” she said.
Her account couldn’t be more heartfelt, and among images of dinners and shows she attended alone, Murphy includes moments of deep sadness and vulnerability, admitting that there are times she just wants to lie in bed and cry.
After sharing her experience, Murphy received immense support from internet users who were moved by her courage and perseverance;
In another clip, also on TikTok, she revealed how touched she was by the support she received from people: “I was really very moved by all this love and I wished I could respond to everyone and hang out with you,” she said through tears.
“I remember telling my dad: ‘I need you to find me someone who has been through this,’ because I needed proof that it was possible to survive.”
Photos: TikTok @murphs_up. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
