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My amazing husband has died suddenly tonight

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Sockofthefall · 13/10/2021 01:09

I am broken. Our adult children are devastated. Today, 13th October is our wedding anniversary , 30 years. Being in the house is so painful, filled with wonderful memories of an amazing husband & friend. He was such a good dad , but I want him back with me in our bed, laughing & chatting. How do I cope? I don’t know where to start

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AlexaShutUp · 13/10/2021 01:10

I'm so very sorry for your loss, and on such a special day. Flowers

Is there anyone there with you?

MadisonAvenue · 13/10/2021 01:12

I’m so sorry Flowers
I hope you have someone there with you.

Sockofthefall · 13/10/2021 01:12

Yes, my children are here. We are all exhausted but I can’t sleep. Thank you for your kind words.

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EmeraldDaisy · 13/10/2021 01:13

I'm so sorry for you and your children Flowers

AlexaShutUp · 13/10/2021 01:13

Of course you can't sleep. You've had the most terrible shock. I'm glad that your children are with you. It must be devastating for all of you but at least you can support each other.

TillyDevon · 13/10/2021 01:17

Oh this is so sad; I am really sorry and only a stranger but really so sorry and thinking of you and your children. Their closeness must be such a testimony to how much he meant and 30 years such a special thing it must be so empty and traumatic .
When I once had something happen I couldn’t cope with emotionally I had to keep so busy and and take my time and let myself grieve however it came; I also needed to seek out people who had been through similar and hope you can find that even here, as nothing can help the pain you’ll feel and yet it can help to share it with the right person. I hope someone will know some support groups too. I hope you’ll all be surrounded by love and support today and going forward x

ducksalive · 13/10/2021 01:21

Oh OP that must be so hard.
I've been with DH 25 years and annoying though he can be he is my other half.
Losing him would be so hard.
I hope over time the pain fades and you are left with all the good memories.

3luckystars · 13/10/2021 01:22

What happened?
That is a huge shock. I’m so sorry for you and all of your family.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 13/10/2021 01:30

I'm so sorry to read this, @Sockofthefall. On your anniversary seems so cruel, and yet somehow fitting.

You and your children must be in such shock; don't expect it to sink it anytime soon. Just be. Be with each other and apart, when you need to be quiet.

We'll be here, when you need us. Sadly, there are so many on here who have gone through this terrible loss. Sending stranger on the internet hugs, if you'd like one, and Flowers

Covideee · 13/10/2021 01:41

Sorry to hear this :(

ThirdElephant · 13/10/2021 01:42

I'm sorry for your loss Flowers

Do you want to tell us about him?

Coyoacan · 13/10/2021 01:46

I'm so sorry, OP.

Willowkins · 13/10/2021 01:49

I'm just so sorry to hear this. I hope you're able to get a few hours of sleep tonight.

bowchickawowwoww · 13/10/2021 01:50

I am so sorry Thanks I'm sending you my thoughts and wishing you and your loved ones strength op xx

plominoagain · 13/10/2021 01:51

I’m so sorry . I’ve dealt with so many families over the years who have experienced sudden or unexpected bereavement , and if there’s one thing I’ve learned , it’s that there is no ‘right’ way to deal with it , or to grieve . You do what feels right for you. If that’s keeping busy , that’s fine . If it’s curling up in a ball on your kitchen floor , that’s fine too . Whatever gets you through the next hour , or day .

When you’re ready , so many kind people here to help x

nettie434 · 13/10/2021 02:07

Sending you and your children condolences. It must have been such a shock. I hope you manage to get some rest tonight.

JackofGentlemen · 13/10/2021 02:12

So sorry OP. Thanks

What happened? Sudden or expected? Whichever it is I can only imagine how awful 😞 All my thoughts are with you and your family x

PaulaTrilloe · 13/10/2021 02:13

Sending my condolences to you all and virtual unmumsnetty hugs if you'd want some

JaneJeffer · 13/10/2021 02:38

I'm sorry for your loss Thanks

PrincessNutella · 13/10/2021 02:42

Oh my god. I am looking at my husband right now and I am thinking of you. I am so so sorry.

Phoenixrising2020 · 13/10/2021 02:44

I am so sorry that this has happened to you all, especially for you on today of all days. Plomino's words seem very appropriate, try to live from hour to hour and do whatever you need to. I am relieved to hear that your children are with you.

weesmallhours · 13/10/2021 02:49

I'm so sorry Flowers

FluffyWhiteBird · 13/10/2021 03:15

Flowers for you and your DC.

How to cope, in general terms, you have to feel whatever it is that you feel. Sometimes you'll block it out so you can get other things done but you can't do that long term, it isn't usually possible and if it is, it isn't healthy. Ask for assistance with the practical stuff, I'm sure your DC will help.

How to cope right now, do whatever you want to do. If you can't sleep is there something restful you can do eg reading or knitting? Having a bath? What do you usually do when you want to relax? Try that.

If you want to sleep but can't drop off, take the pressure off yourself and just lie there being calm, you're still resting your body. Focus on relaxing each muscle in turn. Tell yourself you can't sort anything out right now in the middle of the night, not even your thoughts or emotions, because you're exhausted. Keep gently reminding yourself of that whenever your brain darts down a rabbit hole of thoughts.

If you're used to your husband sleeping besides you, you might find it easier to sleep on the sofa tonight or in the spare room if you have one, somewhere you're not expecting him to be.

Perhaps make yourself a hot chocolate or chamomile tea and put the radio on quietly.

I'm so sorry for your loss. x

GlitterSquid · 13/10/2021 03:18

Someone once said to me that the depth of your grief mirrors the depth of your love.
I think that's true.

Be kind to yourself. X

myheartskippedabeat · 13/10/2021 03:51

@TillyDevon

Oh this is so sad; I am really sorry and only a stranger but really so sorry and thinking of you and your children. Their closeness must be such a testimony to how much he meant and 30 years such a special thing it must be so empty and traumatic . When I once had something happen I couldn’t cope with emotionally I had to keep so busy and and take my time and let myself grieve however it came; I also needed to seek out people who had been through similar and hope you can find that even here, as nothing can help the pain you’ll feel and yet it can help to share it with the right person. I hope someone will know some support groups too. I hope you’ll all be surrounded by love and support today and going forward x
Lovely words Tilly

Sending big virtual hugs at this sad time