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My brother has gone missing

179 replies

maewest · 03/10/2006 14:12

He went out to work yesterday morning and didn't turn up. My mum got at phone call from them at 10am asking where he was. He's 26 and lives at home, but is v shy and reserved person, def not a 'lad'. He's now been out all night and my parents have called the police. They are both so worried and I feel so far away from them right now .

That's it really...

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TarkaTheHeadlessOtter · 03/10/2006 17:55

thinking of you all maewest

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maewest · 03/10/2006 18:00

Attila, thank you, my mum has already contacted them and found them really helpful. She has plenty of friends around her, but I'm finding it frustrating not being there for her at the mo. She has been so fantastically supportive to me recently too(was at DS's birth).

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maewest · 03/10/2006 18:01

hi prettymum, didn't feel like posting this on the postnatal thread as too

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Piffle · 03/10/2006 18:02

MW this must be very worrying for you and your family
I am glad the police are on to it pronto and hope beyond hope he turns up safe and sound soonest
Take care xxxxxxxxxxx

CountessDracula · 03/10/2006 23:10

any news maewest?

handlemecarefully · 03/10/2006 23:32

Maewest - sorry that you are going through this trauma. Sincerely hope he makes contact soon.

sarahinphuket · 03/10/2006 23:58

BUMP

any news maewest?

thinking of you and yours

suejoneziscalmernow · 03/10/2006 23:59

I was also wondering whether he has been found?

aieeeeeeeeeeeeeetch71 · 04/10/2006 00:33

me too. i do hope he's made contact, you must be sick with worry.

WitchICouldGiveUpWork · 04/10/2006 00:36

Any news from the football game?

MrsApronstrings · 04/10/2006 00:40

will add this to my watch - thinking of you

fussymummy · 04/10/2006 00:42

Couldn't read this, and not post.

Wishing you and your family that he comes home safe and well.

Do you live near your family?

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maewest · 04/10/2006 02:31

My mum has not called, which she would have done if there was any news. I've had some sleep, just been up feeding DS, going to try and get some more sleep (not easy with a 2 mth old in the house). Will phone home in the morning - am trying not to call too much as parents want to keep the line free, so will try dad's mobile.

Unfortunately I don't live close by - about a 3 hr drive, and the furthest we've taken DS so far is half an hour across Bristol. DH has offered to take time off work to take us (I don't drive) but not sure what I could practically do once there, and don't want my mum worrying about me as well. She's trying to keep things normal as much as poss, which is all we can do at the mo, sounds a cliche but all we really can do is wait.

Thank you again for all your supportive messages, good to know that people care.

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Greensleeves · 04/10/2006 02:47

Oh no, I am sorry to hear this . It must be a very anxious time for you. I'll be thinking of you, maewest, and hoping he turns up soon to the relief of all of you. xx

Greensleeves · 04/10/2006 02:49

Sorry, my post sounded flippant and silly. I would be very perturbed in your position. It's also a bit lonely on MN when everyone has gone to bed and you are alone with your worries. I hope you're all right.

Alibaldi · 04/10/2006 02:49

maewest just wanted to send you my best wishes too. So sorry that you and your parents are having such a hard time. I hope that your brother is found soon safe and well.

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maewest · 04/10/2006 07:27

Greensleeves, it didn't sound flippant at all.

He wasn't at the match last night, they watched the whole crowd coming in (non-league so not huge). I have just spoken to my parents, dad is going into work, mum managed to get some sleep, exhausted I think.

I have thought about going home, but think it might put extra stress on. I'm bf, so DS would have to come too, which my mum would normally love, but think she's worried about upsetting any semblance of a routine that we've managed to get into. I have lunch date with a friend today, so will go to that, otherwise I'll just sit around thinking about it.

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PollyLogos · 04/10/2006 07:31

Maewest i hope your brother turns up safe and well very soon.

Maybe a visit to your parents with your baby would be helpful to you all? You would feel that you were there to support them and having the baby around would surely help them? I don't know if you have any other children and are unable to leave (due to school etc)

PollyLogos · 04/10/2006 07:32

Ohh you posted whilst I was typing!! Do hope you get some news soon.

NannyStar · 04/10/2006 12:43

sorry to hear this. any news?

KoshkaTheFriendlyGhost · 04/10/2006 12:48

maewest, my thoughts are with you.

sending hugs and hope your babe is less grizzly today x x

BudaBeast · 04/10/2006 12:57

Hope you get good news soon - been thinking about you today.

CheesyFeetcomingtoGETyou · 04/10/2006 13:07

How frightening for you all. Thinking of you

Piffle · 04/10/2006 13:09

have neen thinking about you all MW was really hoping he would have turned up. Your parents must be going out of their minds with worry
I hope you hear something soon xx

foxinsocks · 04/10/2006 13:10

oh no maewest, how awful

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