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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:
Cavello · 28/06/2025 08:15

I'm so sorry for your and son's loss, sending you lots of strength for the journey ahead.

SunshineDeLaSoul · 28/06/2025 08:15

What a terrible tragic shock for you, sending lots of love from one mumsnetter to another

LurkyMcLurkinson · 28/06/2025 08:16

Sending you so much love and strength x

calanaiscailleach · 28/06/2025 08:16

Gosh I’m so sincerely sorry for your loss. What a dreadful thing x

madaboutpurple · 28/06/2025 08:19

I am stunned. I send loving thoughts to you. I am so very sorry that the love of your life has passed on.

itsobviousright · 28/06/2025 08:21

So desperately sorry for your loss

Lougle · 28/06/2025 08:23

@Surf2Live such a lot for you to process. Say as much or as little as you like. I'm so very sorry that you're dealing with all of this.

DreamingofTimbuktuagain · 28/06/2025 08:29

Sorry for your loss

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 28/06/2025 08:36

I’m so very sorry OP XX

ChessorBuckaroo · 28/06/2025 08:43

So sorry for your loss OP. Was going to say well done on your business before your last update which is awful news. Heart goes out to you and your son.

snowdrop2011 · 28/06/2025 08:44

What a tragic and horrendous shock. Thinking of you OP. You sounded so strong and independent in your first posts, remember that part of you is still there and alive. You will survive this. Xxx

Lellopizza · 28/06/2025 08:50

I’m so very sorry for your loss @Surf2Live
sending big ❤️ your way xxx

Naddd · 28/06/2025 08:59

❤️

MassiveOvaryaction · 28/06/2025 09:18

Oh love. So very sorry Flowers

Hoogey · 28/06/2025 09:36

@Surf2Live. Are you ok? Please keep in contact

stichguru · 28/06/2025 09:41

There are no words I'm so sorry.

Nowimhereandimlost · 28/06/2025 09:41

I'm so sorry. Life can be so shit sometimes. Thinking of you, please keep updating if you find it helpful, you're not alone

potoftea · 28/06/2025 09:50

I was reading about your lifestyle and how different it is, when your latest post shocked me and stopped all thoughts of your interesting lifestyle.
And I suppose that's exactly how it is for you on a massive scale......your life as you've known it has just stopped.
My heart goes out to you, and I'm so sorry for your huge loss. I hope you find support from loved ones, and from memories of the life you shared.

WickWood · 28/06/2025 09:56

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your son.

CakeFace1234 · 28/06/2025 09:58

I am so sorry. Must be so difficult to make sense of anything. Another stranger here, thinking of you and sending love to you and your son.

Gymnopediegivesmethewillies · 28/06/2025 10:00

I am so terribly sorry to hear your update. It sounds like you two had an amazing life together. I wish you love and strength while you make your way back home. Someone is always on here for a chat or pick me up if you need one x

Iamnotalemming · 28/06/2025 10:08

I am so sorry for your loss.

schoolsoutforever · 28/06/2025 10:16

As others have said, there are no real words but I am thinking of you and wishing you the strength to carry on. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Munchyseeds2 · 28/06/2025 10:19

I am so sorry for your loss x

Lilactimes · 28/06/2025 10:28

Dear @Surf2Live - I’m so so sad and sorry to read your update. I can’t imagine how you must be feeling and what you’ve been through.
sending love to you xxx