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DH died today and I don’t know what to do

523 replies

Pleasedontdothat · 31/10/2023 18:26

He’d just turned 57 and was really fit but he’d been feeling vaguely under the weather for the last few days. I ended up taking him to a&e this morning as he had severe abdominal pain overnight but all his blood tests etc came back normal and they sent him home with instructions to see the GP. He went upstairs to have a lie down then said he was having a shower. I was downstairs on work calls. A couple of hours later I went upstairs to see if he wanted something for lunch and realised the shower was still running. I called out but no answer so went into the bathroom to find him collapsed on the floor - he was obviously dead. I don’t know how I’m going to cope . No point in this post but in some ways it’s easier than telling wider family and friends

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Mamette · 31/10/2023 18:27

I am so sorry OP.

Have you got someone with you now

QuestionableMouse · 31/10/2023 18:27

I'm so sorry.

Please contact someone in real life who can be with you.

Abra1t · 31/10/2023 18:28

That’s awful. You must feel utterly stunned. Any words seem inadequate but I am so sorry. I hope there’s someone with you?

Hibambinos · 31/10/2023 18:28

OP that is awful. Please contact a friend to come and stay with you whilst you process this.

Pashazade · 31/10/2023 18:28

Oh OP I am so sorry. Hope you've told someone and you're not alone.

LifeIsHardAlways · 31/10/2023 18:28

I am so, so sorry. Very much like what my family experienced in recent years. The shock is going to take a long time to wear off and as you found him, there will be some degree of trauma.
All you can do is take each day as it comes and try to take comfort that he didn’t suffer.

have you got family with you?

Ragwort · 31/10/2023 18:28

What a terrible shock .. deepest sympathy.

MargotBamborough · 31/10/2023 18:28

I'm so sorry. Is someone with you?

Mammma91 · 31/10/2023 18:28

I am so sorry. Do you have anyone who could say with you for a while so your not alone? So terribly sad.

TheShellBeach · 31/10/2023 18:29

Oh my dear. What a terrible shock for you.
Has your husband's body been taken away?
Who is with you?

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was no age.

CuteCillian · 31/10/2023 18:29

I am so sorry. You must feel like none of this is real.
Sending strength to you to somehow get through this however you can.

Lovepeaceunderstanding · 31/10/2023 18:29

Please contact a family member @Pleasedontdothat . I’m so very sorry for your loss. X

crumblingschools · 31/10/2023 18:29

I am so sorry 💐

xogossipgirlxo · 31/10/2023 18:29

I’m so sorry 😭 I hope you will call someone to stay with you and support you. My deepest condolences.

BoobyDazzler · 31/10/2023 18:30

Oh love, how dreadful :( I am so very sorry for your loss.

WavyLines11 · 31/10/2023 18:30

I'm so sorry op- do you have someone with you? Flowers

MonaDaVinci · 31/10/2023 18:31

We're here, OP, if you need us xx

qotsa · 31/10/2023 18:31

I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine. Please try and surround yourself with those you love and that love you. Even if you don't want to talk yet.

slopsan · 31/10/2023 18:31

Let someone else tell people. I hope you have someone with you.

Whentheboatcomein · 31/10/2023 18:31

I’m so very sorry for your loss xx

Trinity69 · 31/10/2023 18:31

I’m so sorry OP. Please say you’ve got somebody with you? x

Guiltyfeethavegotnorhythm0 · 31/10/2023 18:31

So sorry too ,I can't imagine how you feel right now .I don't think he would have suffered .

Jifmicroliquid · 31/10/2023 18:32

Oh OP, I’m so sorry. Have you got someone with you?

user14699084664 · 31/10/2023 18:32

I’m so sorry. You must be numb with shock, i hope you’ve got someone with you. Xx

Teateaandmoretea · 31/10/2023 18:33

I’m so so sorry 😥

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