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Advice needed to best support grieving DH

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withaspongeandarustyspanner · 03/02/2016 23:38

DH lost his brother recently. His brother was older than him but young, and they were close. Understandably DH is low but the family way is to get on with and try not dwell on it or talk much about it.

I've been trying to be there, but nothing I seem to do seems to be right. This, rather stupidly, is making me feel insecure in our relationship (I know it's not about me and I'm not trying to make it so), but he's withdrawing and wants space and I'm feeling rejected (wrongly, I realise).

How do I handle this to help him? I just don't know how to help him. I'd appreciate any advice.

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JerryFerry · 29/02/2016 09:15

Oh I have just seen your update, such an unhappy turn of events. Your instincts were spot on and I'm sorry if you didn't feel validated.

You must be reeling from this news.

Do you have support? Might you be able to see a therapist? You need someone on your side because at the moment it all seems to be about him.

LuckyBitches · 01/03/2016 13:19

I'v no advice, but I'm so sorry to hear how things have developed. What a difficult situation.

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