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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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Datafan55 · 31/10/2023 19:17

I am unutterably sorry to hear this.

CrabbiesGingerBeer · 31/10/2023 19:19

I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

ColleenDonaghy · 31/10/2023 19:20

I'm so sorry to read this OP, how horrifically tragic. I hope you have someone with you now Flowers

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 31/10/2023 19:20

I am so sorry, you poor poor thing x

He would not have suffered, he just died suddenly. You couldn't have done anything and he wouldn't have known what happened.

This is so awful please get someone to come to you. I know that makes it real. I'm sorry.

Is he still there in the house with you x

LoobyDop · 31/10/2023 19:21

I’m so sorry x

LeonBlack · 31/10/2023 19:21

How terrible. I’m so sorry for you.

My father in law died completely unexpectedly at 57, so I know something of the shock and horror. Life can be so cruel.

TeachFirstQuestionsLater · 31/10/2023 19:22

I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.

dancinfeet · 31/10/2023 19:22

so sorry for your loss OP xx

menopausalmare · 31/10/2023 19:23

What a terrible thing to happen. I hope you get some support soon. X

Itsnotchristmasyet · 31/10/2023 19:24

Bloody hell how traumatic for you!

I’m sorry you had to witness that and I’m sorry your husband has gone.

Please try and take care of yourself and perhaps when you’re ready speak to a therapist to help you get through it all.

Big hugs ❤️❤️💐💐

gratedbluecheese · 31/10/2023 19:24

Hi OP, sending you a hug and so sorry for your loss.

KittyMcKitty · 31/10/2023 19:24

I’m so sorry xx have you people with you to support you?

HarryBlackberry1 · 31/10/2023 19:24

So sorry for your loss xx

Sideorderofchips · 31/10/2023 19:26

Oh you poor love I am so so sorry x

MuchTooTired · 31/10/2023 19:28

I am so, so sorry that he’s gone, and for the trauma you’re going through. Do you have anyone who can come and be with you tonight? Sending hugs and a handhold here xxx

WonderingWanda · 31/10/2023 19:28

How utterly sad, I'm so sorry for your loss and the shock you are dealing with.

HandyAndyPandy · 31/10/2023 19:28

So very sorry, and I hope you have someone with you x

Mirabai · 31/10/2023 19:29

Oh my goodness I’m so sorry. Have you got someone to call to come and be with you?

dontforgetme · 31/10/2023 19:31

I am so so so sorry for your loss op x

wildwestpioneer · 31/10/2023 19:31

Oh gosh that's awful, so sorry op Flowers

SerafinasGoose · 31/10/2023 19:31

Unimaginably devastating. I'm sorry beyond words 💐

WarmBeerAndSandwiches · 31/10/2023 19:32

I'm so very sorry OP. What a terrible shock. Please have an unMumsnetty hug from me. x

WickedSerious · 31/10/2023 19:32

I'm so sorry for your loss,I hope you're not alone tonight.

redastherose · 31/10/2023 19:32

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel as I lost my partner in March. He was 66 and fit and healthy or so he thought. Had aa massive heart attack while diving. At the moment you'll be in shock. Tell your friends and family and get help asa soon as possible. My best friend was a lifesaver at thee time for me, she dropped everything and came to my house and basically leet me just be and cry and drank wine with me. Sending huge love.

Portakalkedi · 31/10/2023 19:32

So sorry OP, hope you have someone with you now.