DP witnessed a life changing accident in his workplace, it was a colleague, it could have easily been him . He has had zero downtime in the last 2 weeks. His work is in a heavy industry,dangerous and he is in a main role with a lot of responsibility. 12 hour day and night shifts. A lot of additional overtime at the moment due to circumstances.
DP is exhausted, mentally broken and as someone who can struggle with displaying his emotions, it's unlike him to actually vent this out. He has said the accident was one of the most traumatising things he has ever witnessed.
He is so exhausted he can barely drive, hasn't been able to eat for days due to not having a chance at work and simply too exhausted at home. Ive been working and I also work long days, we are used to being ships in the night throughout our relationship.
DP needs a day of being able to rest, of being able to talk, and process. My mind simply cannot settle as I am so concerned about DP, and having been unable to actually spent much time together other then when he comes home and I leave, it worries me that I am still managing to spot the signs of severe burnout from him. He is someone who never complains, is usually very robust and the type of person who simply keeps going until he drops.
AIBU to call in sick? My work is short staffed, and although I am usually a reliable person with a good sickness record I cannot help but feel guilty. Will the think I'm taking the piss?