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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:
Setyoufree · 28/06/2025 06:47

Oh my goodness, I was so shocked to read your update. I'm so sorry for your loss

LettingyougoMovingOn · 28/06/2025 06:47

You poor thing. I'm so sorry.

Bournetilly · 28/06/2025 06:47

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Funderthighs · 28/06/2025 06:50

I’m so very sorry to hear that news. Sending you best wishes.

RunningJo · 28/06/2025 06:50

I’m so sorry for your loss. Shocked to read your update, sending you love and strength ,

CapybaraFightClub · 28/06/2025 06:57

I was just reading your updates and glad he was better, then saw your latest one. What a shock. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please look after yourself. We're all thinking about you.

Twoleggedhorse · 28/06/2025 07:09

I am so very sorry for your loss. It must be a very overwhelming time. I hope you have a lot of love and kindness around you. Please lean in here for support if it helps to, I'm sure there would be someone here at anytime if you needed.

ShinyHappyTits · 28/06/2025 07:11

I am so very sorry. I really hope there's someone to support you in real
life xx

howshouldibehave · 28/06/2025 07:15

Goodness, how awful-what was wrong?

LakieLady · 28/06/2025 07:23

I'm so sorry, OP.

I hope you have RL family and friends to support you.

MyOtherProfile · 28/06/2025 07:29

I am so sorry. Do you want to tell us about what happened? Or do you want to talk about him? I hope you can get back home soon.

Misshollys · 28/06/2025 07:37

💔 💔 So sorry for your loss, wishing you strength going forward x

MissSmith80 · 28/06/2025 07:37

I too was reading your post with relief that things were on the right track for you and then read your devastating update.

My sincere sympathies OP, for you and your son.

Booboobagins · 28/06/2025 07:38

@Surf2Live I'm so sorry to read your update. My condolences.

My DH died unexpectedly after trwatment for MRSA following an operation back in 2016. I know you will be in shock and feeling numb/overwhelmed at the same time.

I felt the same about only being here for the DCs at the time and for me, it really hasn't changed since - I dont want to kill myself, it's just a state of mind now that I rationalise because it's probably just amplified what a parent feels like their whole life and dont realise it.

Noone understands unless they experience it how you lose your partner, future and yourself in all of it, so please take things slowly give yourself all the time you need and dont be brave, cry everything out. It helps.

Massive hugs. My heart hurts for you and your DS x

babasaclover · 28/06/2025 07:43

Omg I’m so so sorry to hear this outcome. Your life sounded fantastic travelling about. What happened?

I hope in the very least the German authorities were their usual efficient service for you xxx

Fantailsflitting · 28/06/2025 07:43

I am so sorry to hear this.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/06/2025 07:47

So very sorry, OP. What a terrible shock this must have been for you. Sincerest condolences to you and your son.

Overthebow · 28/06/2025 07:48

I’m so sorry.

cloudyblueglass · 28/06/2025 07:48

Oh op.

Im so very very sorry.

froggybiby · 28/06/2025 07:55

I am really sorry for your loss OP. Sending you lots of love.

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 28/06/2025 07:55

Oh OP I'm so sorry, what an absolute nightmare, that doesn't even begin to describe it. What an absolute tragedy. I am so so sorry.

Gremlins101 · 28/06/2025 07:58

I am so sorry to you and your son. Sending love and support 💐

Harrumphhhh · 28/06/2025 08:08

I’m so sorry. You must be absolutely devastated.

There must be a huge amount to think about now. What help do you have? Where is it you need to get back to?

Mumsntfan1 · 28/06/2025 08:09

From your description of the area I guess you're in Frankfurt? I live nearby and speak German and English. Let me know if I can help in any way.

HolyStyleFailBatman · 28/06/2025 08:13

That is such a shock, how dreadful for you and your poor son. Sending you strength to get done all the things you need to get done. I am deeply sorry for your loss.