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Need a hand hold - husband sick in a foreign country

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Surf2Live · 01/06/2025 18:06

Firstly, I'm getting through this, but I'm all alone and I don't want to burden him with my fears and there's no one I can speak to right now to support me.

We are digital nomads. When everything is working well, it's a fantastic sense of freedom and I love my life. But when things go wrong, it's enormous pressure.

Last night I drove him to the hospital, after a few days of being unwell, the pain was getting worse. When I suggested it, he said okay, then I knew it was definitely time to go. We got back to our accomodation at 4am.

We just arrived in a new country 2 days ago. Neither of us speak the language. It's not close to either English or Spanish, the two languages we do speak.

I'm navigating a foreign country, new city, no language skills, scared for my husband who is sleeping a lot and quite unwell, all while still having to run my online business.

Tomorrow I have to drive us to our next city where thankfully we have a 2 month say organised. It's a 3 hour drive. I can do this. I have to unload the car in the centre of the new city into a new apartment, with a sick husband. I can do this, I know I can, but it's still a lot.

The business relies upon me mostly. I'm the primary content creator. I trained two other employees but neither of them can yet do my job. So I have about 2 hours work to do tomorrow before we can leave, or after we arrive. Luckily my business can be flexible.

I guess, all I want here please is some hand holding because I'm so alone right now. I have so much on my shoulders, which normally is fine when I have my husband by my side to support me, but when he's sick I'm so alone.

OP posts:
friendshipover24 · 28/06/2025 04:11

So sorry for your loss ❤️

FlipperSkipper · 28/06/2025 04:13

I am so sorry for you loss xx

MangoesAndPeaches · 28/06/2025 04:15

I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength to make your journey back and take him home. Big hug to you and your son.

Chumsky · 28/06/2025 04:27

Just stumbled across this post & in shock at what I’ve just read. I’m so sorry for your loss OP. No words just sorrow & sympathy.

user368 · 28/06/2025 04:28

I'm so sorry for your loss@Surf2Live- thinking of you. ❤️

MayaPinion · 28/06/2025 04:36

I am so sorry to hear your news x

Gettingfitorbust · 28/06/2025 04:43

Do you have someone who can come and travel with you?

chachahide · 28/06/2025 04:47

I’m so sorry Op, Sending love and strength to do what you need to do over the coming days weeks and months, one foot in front of the other. ❤️

Zanatdy · 28/06/2025 04:51

Surf2Live · 28/06/2025 03:20

He died.

I'm utterly devastated.

He died now two weeks ago. It's a nightmare. I'm in survival mode, I have a very long journey back to take him home.

I'm in shock. His death was traumatic. I'm traumatised by all of this.

I have a son. If I did not have him I would not be here. I have to live for him. He needs me so I now take my husbands ashes back and my son and I can begin to grieve for his dad and my husband.

I am so very sorry to read your update.

SquigglePigs · 28/06/2025 04:53

So sorry for your loss. I hope you can get back to your son soon so you can support each other and grieve together.

EveryKneeShallBow · 28/06/2025 04:58

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

EggandStress · 28/06/2025 05:00

I’m so sorry to read this. Thinking of you and your son.

Philandbill · 28/06/2025 05:18

I'm so sorry OP.

Littlemissmuffett27 · 28/06/2025 05:24

Oh @Surf2Live that is horrific! I am so, so sorry to read your update. Take time to process everything, rest and heal with loved ones around you if you can 🌷

Ilovegermany · 28/06/2025 05:38

@Surf2Live so sorry to read this. I was reading through your posts and laughed about the German Autobahn and then I was so shocked with your update. Sending hugs and I hope the German bureaucracy hasn’t been too hard for you.

Truetoself · 28/06/2025 05:54

I am so sorry for your loss! I hope your son can come out and help you with any formalities and getting him back home.

loobyloo1979 · 28/06/2025 05:59

So sorry for your loss 💐

nonevernotever · 28/06/2025 06:03

It is so difficult to know what to say. I am thinking of you and your son.

mum11970 · 28/06/2025 06:06

So sorry for your loss

Barrenfieldoffucks · 28/06/2025 06:09

Oh god, it sounded more like "unwell" than "seriously ill". What a horrible shock for you, I'm so sorry.

TakeMe2Insanity · 28/06/2025 06:09

I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending you much love and strength.

Do you have a plan on moving forward?

Fastingandhungry · 28/06/2025 06:14

Oh goodness that was a shock to read, so sorry. Awful news, sending you strength.

LateMumma · 28/06/2025 06:17

I am so very sorry for yours and your son’s loss. Sending you both peace and healing

JamPotJenny · 28/06/2025 06:36

Your update has shocked me - you poor love, you must be completely devastated. I’m very sorry.

It’s not the outcome I expected at all.

I hope your employees are able to step up and take the responsibility of your business whilst you process this and grieve.

We are here for the hand-hold, company at any time, advice or just a general place to dump your feelings so that they don’t get too built up.

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Needapadlockonmyfridge · 28/06/2025 06:44

I am so sorry for your loss xx