The Moneyist: I’m a new mother, and can’t afford to pay $400 to attend a friend’s bachelorette party. Another friend backed out. Should I reconsider?

Romantic pensive woman with long wavy hairs hugging her husband with beard. Elegant couple sitting in cafe with hot cappuccino.

‘I declined to stay with the group in part due to my postpartum depression, not being with my child and finances.’