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Can I have a handhold?

26 replies

Soilletr · 27/04/2021 20:04

Just that really.

Today started off like how it normally does with partner going to work and me looking after baby.

Partner is now in hospital as he attempted suicide and I'm just so shocked and also upset that I didn't notice how he was feeling. can I have a handhold?

OP posts:
rubyslippers · 27/04/2021 20:06

Handhold from me
Is anyone with you? You must be in shock
Talk on here if you need
There will be lots of people with advice and experiences to share with you

AlmostSummer21 · 27/04/2021 20:08

I can give you my 🤚🏼 and a massive HUG. (It's certified Covid free)

I am so sorry, that's a HUGE shock.

How old is your baby?

Do you want to talk or just have some companionable silence??

TillyTopper · 27/04/2021 20:10

So sorry OP, that's a real shock for you.

copernicium · 27/04/2021 20:15

🤚 💐

Is he medically in hospital, from harming himself, or in a MH hospital?

covetingthepreciousthings · 27/04/2021 20:15

Handhold here, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Thanks
Have you got anyone to support you near by? X

Plinkplonk1234 · 27/04/2021 20:19

Handhold, hug and Flowers. I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I'm sorry for you all. Its such hard times for everyone and I know it's so shocking for you.

carrottbaton · 27/04/2021 20:21

Here 🖐 and Thanks thinking of you xx

lissie123 · 27/04/2021 20:27

Tight hand hold from me. Deep breath. take everything very slowly. Do you have anyone to chat to or who can be with you?

Roadtohades · 27/04/2021 20:45
Flowers
HerRoyalRisesAgain · 27/04/2021 20:48

I'm so sorry OP. Have a hug and a handhold Flowers

Percypigg · 27/04/2021 20:50

Oh my goodness, so sorry for you and sad for him. Hugs and 💐

Rainbowqueeen · 27/04/2021 20:50

Hand holding. Look after yourself and your little one.
If he is in hospital he will be getting help and support. That’s really important.

unruly336 · 27/04/2021 20:51

I’m so sorry OP. You and your family are in my thoughts. What an awful shock. Hoping he gets all the help he needs.

HollowTalk · 27/04/2021 20:51

What a terrible shock. I hope he's getting the care and treatment he needs.

ALevelhelp · 27/04/2021 20:58

Oh what a shock you've had. He's in the best place, hopefully getting the support he needs. Don't forget to look after yourself, and please don't beat yourself up for not noticing - it's not uncommon to be able to cover up the feelings of suicide xx

Sending hugs x

tuliplily · 27/04/2021 20:58

Handhold from me, @Soilletr. Do you have any IRL to talk to?

Totallydefeated · 27/04/2021 21:32

🤝 🌸

Handhold here.

So so sorry you are going through this.

Two things to remember: he’s currently not himself, and you have no responsibility for his actions.

Do you have real life support?

ConnieCaterpillar70 · 27/04/2021 21:44

Wow that's a day.

I hope you're being kind to yourself. What he's done is no reflection on you, it's what is in his head.

One moment at a time, you'll get through this Flowers

bluetongue · 27/04/2021 21:45

Have a handhold from me.

Try not to blame yourself. People will put on a front and try and hide how bad they’re feeling.

heaveho · 27/04/2021 21:58

Handhold from me - sending some strength and love to you as well.
Hopefully this is his rock bottom and things will feel better for him with the right support x

happytoday73 · 27/04/2021 22:06

Oh my OP.... I'm so sorry. Hand hold. Please don't worry that you didn't realise... Some people are very good at putting on a false front even to people they are very close too. He likely didn't want to worry you or put you under pressure as he loves you very much

Whysotired · 27/04/2021 22:07

Handhold from me Flowers

Do you have anyone to support you in RL?

I’m so sorry you are going through this. Sending you lots of love and support xx

Mama1980 · 27/04/2021 22:11

Offering a hand hold - do you have any real life support?

JustAddCoffee91 · 27/04/2021 22:13

Handhold op... I could have written your post this time last year
This is not your fault x 💐

YesIDoLoveCrisps · 27/04/2021 22:13

Sending hugs.
Often those suffering with mental health problems can hide it VERY well so don’t feel bad you didn’t know.
Flowers

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