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6triesbuttingout · 08/11/2018 19:40

My mum died yesterday and my husband asked for a divorce on the same day,

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LEMtheoriginal · 08/11/2018 19:44

I cant advise im sorry - just offering my condolences.

Talk to us though - it will help to get your feelings out.

SneakyGremlins · 08/11/2018 19:45

Oh OP SadFlowers

DroningOn · 08/11/2018 19:49

Did your husband ask after he knew about your mum.

Oh OP this is truly awful, I am sorry you're going through this. Sending you love and thoughts over the Internet Flowers

lifecouldbeadream · 08/11/2018 19:52

Oh, so sorry to hear that. That is truly the most awful day. Were you expecting either, or did they come out of the blue?

horizonglimmer · 08/11/2018 19:52

I'm so sorry. Those are incredibly hard blows.

Its going to be tough and shitty but you will get through it.

emss55 · 08/11/2018 19:52

OMG OP So sorry. Your husband is so insensitive even if he feels like he doesn't want to be married anymore he could have waited for a few weeks. Have you got a sibling you can talk to or a best friend. You have my utmost sympathy with dh choosing to drop this bombshell at the most awful time in your life. If he can come out with this when your Mum has just passed then he sounds like somebody that is not worth being with. Flowers

hidinginthenightgarden · 08/11/2018 19:54

He is a dick! Sorry about your mum. Hugs to you.

Magik1 · 08/11/2018 19:55

I’m so sorry for your loss OP, are you ok? Have you got anyone to talk to in RL?

sonandhelpneeded · 08/11/2018 19:56

I've no words, but I'm sorry.

Do talk to us.

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whateveryousay · 08/11/2018 19:56

Keep talking OP. 💐

Mrspotter12 · 08/11/2018 19:57

How awful, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mum. Think you are probably better off without "D"H - this way you can grieve without worrying about anyone else 💐💐💐

Justcallmelu · 08/11/2018 19:58

Oh dear.
If I were you I'd get to the GP for valium to get me through these first few days.
God, did he know your Mum had died when he asked for the divorce?
Or was it maybe a heated argument or something?

Lipstickandlashes · 08/11/2018 19:59

I'm so sorry! Do you have any siblings?

BananasAreTheSourceOfEvil · 08/11/2018 19:59

Oh, sweetheart- Im so sorry.

Keep talking Flowers we can be a grumpy bunch but we are good listeners.

aibutohavethisusername · 08/11/2018 20:30

So sorry to hear this.

Dollymixture22 · 08/11/2018 20:32

I am so sorry. Is someone with you. You need support and a big hug

PajamasnoDramas · 08/11/2018 20:32

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So sorry about the loss of your mum. Your DH's timing is piss poor to say the very least. If he has such bloody little, or in fact zero, empathy he'll not be that great a loss. Jeez, you poor, poor thing having to shoulder all that.

Will you have any help to sort out all the post-death stuff? If not don't be afraid to ask others for help, they'll surely empathize and understand, it's an extremely difficult time.

CrispbuttyNo1 · 08/11/2018 20:35

I’m so sorry about your mum. Do you have family with you? Flowers

Mxyzptlk · 08/11/2018 20:36

So sorry to hear that. Flowers
Don't waste any energy on thinking about your husband. Concentrate on looking after yourself and getting whatever help you can from others.

UpstartCrow · 08/11/2018 20:36

I'm worried about your username, are you ok? Flowers

Cloudsurfing · 08/11/2018 20:40

So sorry that's awful. Is there anyone you can go and stay with tonight or who could come to you? Flowers

Dollymixture22 · 08/11/2018 21:04

Please let us know you are ok. I know things can seem really bleak right now, but you will get through this.

6triesbuttingout · 08/11/2018 21:13

Thanks alo

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DanielRicciardosSmile · 08/11/2018 21:17

I'm so sorry for your loss. And, though you may not feel it now, you're better off without someone who is so heartless as to choose this day of all days to walk out.

Do you have any support from family or close friends?

Thinking of you and sending support and a virtual hug - hope someone can give you a real one. Flowers

6triesbuttingout · 08/11/2018 21:22

Thank you all so much. Both were totally unexpected. Mum called me and said she felt unwell. I only live across the road so was with her within 30 seconds the ambulance came within 5 mins but there was nothing they could do, And yes the bastard I’ve been married to for 36 years felt It was a good time to tell me he wanted a divorce

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