To be terrified

[Scaredandshaking]

I've had a letter come to my home via recorded delivery.

I know it's news I've been semi expecting but still I feel sick with the thought of what it could contain and I really, really do feel like I'm going to throw up from fright.

At least it's not something medical - silver lining 💐

Official notice from BHS? There will be a lot of letters going out to those workers ☹️ I had to phone them today and really wanted to say something supportive, but thought I'd sound like a weirdo or just annoy them, so I didn't, but it felt wrong not to acknowledge their bad news.

It's hard to support without knowing any details.
You may be worrying needlessly.
Others may have been in the same position,
There may be practical suggestions to help you move on from this situation.
Others may be able to give you emotional support in dealing with the outcome.

But.

Unless you divulge a little more then others are powerless to help, And just give empty meaningless words of sympathy.

Are you Tom Hiddlestone OP? Is the letter from Ms B Brocoli?

My God what a bunch of vicious posts. Too much wine ladies??

Op, im sorry youve had to deal with this today. I have a phobia of the postman coming after having had financial difficulties do ican really empathise with expecting a letter when the news is likely to be bad. Frommy experience however it tendsto bebetter once opened and dealt with.

You don't owe anyone on here bugger all.If they don't feel they can offer support without all the gory details then theycan jog on.

I hope things sort themsrlves out for you

YABVU to post and then not provide details, you'd clearly have known that doing this wouldn't end well. Go to a softer board if you want softer people.

fuck me. what is wrong with some of you?

In this kind of situation, I always plan for the worst case scenario....if it's not that bad you'll feel better, & if it is that bad at least you've made a head start on coming to terms with it.

I know that feeling you are having, I had that over the bank holiday with a letter I received and I couldnt call the person in question for 3days, I was so angry. Atleast u can pick up tomorrow

Harsh responses on here!

Op, avoiding the letter is not going to change the outcome. You're obviously worried sick over what it says but until you have the facts you won't be able to plan your next step, you'll no doubt be imagining the worst but it might not be that bad and if it is at least the uncertainty will be gone. I realise the sorting office is not open 24 hours but go as soon as they open tomorrow and get it over with! In the meantime do something to take your mind off it and get some sleep. Post back and let us know how it goes, hopefully you'll get more support tomorrow

My guess - you got pulled up for a mistake in work by the NMC/ other registering body and are waiting to hear if the case is going to be heard. If it is this, or anything as serious as this, then I have my fingers tightly crossed for you that it all blows over Often we think the worst case scenario and then it ends up better than we feared!

She just wants some support... Maybe this is the only place she can get that? There's nothing wrong with wanting support without sharing details.

OP I hope you are OK.

Have you opened the letter yet Op? I have my fingers crossed that it's not as bad as you feared.

What generic said

I am astonished at the vituperative responses here. And from people who've also posted for help in the past.

You should be ashamed of being so unkind to someone who's asked for support.

"Attention seeking?"

Pot? Kettle?

OP, hope the news was bearable abs you've managed to get hold of your friend.