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No help from DH after injury

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bmthbelle13 Tue 26-Jun-18 14:15:21

I’ve recently fractured my ankle and have a toe to knee plaster cast and am on crutches. Surprisingly my husband is not being very supportive. I am otherwise fit and healthy and have managed as best I can without asking for help too much.

Yesterday we argued because he said I’d asked for things 4 times and he hoped I wasn’t going to ask for anything else. I don’t think I’d asked for 4 things and he can’t remember what they were so I think he was just sounding off. I feel cross that he doesn’t feel able to help me without it being an issue.

I reminded him that I pushed him around in a wheelchair a few years ago when he injured his leg without complaining.

He works part time from home and our children are all grown with just the youngest at home. So he’s not exactly rushed off his feet and has the time to make the odd cuppa for me.

Am I right to feel grumpy with him?

ginny Wed 27-Jun-18 16:52:03

Stop complaining to us ( although we reallydon’t Mind and complapto him. Stoop pussyfooting around him and tell him how you feel and what you expect. Can’t be doing with all this ‘ahh poor man can’t cope ‘coz he fought you we’re invincible. Rhubarb !

ginny Wed 27-Jun-18 16:52:21

Thought !!!

ginny Wed 27-Jun-18 16:53:15

Sorry about all the typos.

Chloesgranny Wed 27-Jun-18 17:22:12

VIOLETTE. My husband was also in a wheelchair with Parkinson’s and dementia. He fell a lot and when the dementia got worse he was unable to help me much when I tried to lift him. I am 5’ tall and weighed under 7 stone he was over 6’ and weighed about 11. Our O. T. got us Mangar Elk lifting cushion as it was cheaper, she said, to loan us one than have to call out an ambulance. It really helped. Do try and get one.

Applegran Wed 27-Jun-18 19:33:36

As so many others have said, I agree, it is very sad and hard on you that your dh isn't helping you, with grace. However, I suggest you think about what's likely to make you and him happier in the long run and to get you the help you need now. Being angry and telling him off and asking whats the matter with him - will surely lead to him being defensive and resentful, and you feeling aggrieved . And if he helps it will be with bad grace, so you and he will go on feeling angry with each other. I don't think this is what you you want - is it? So maybe you could take a deep breath, find a calm place in yourself, and say you'd like to talk to him about what is happening. Who do you want to be? I don't think you want to be a vengeful person. So be a wise one instead - speak up for yourself and what you need, and be open to hear what he is feeling and thinking, even if you see it differently. Listening for understanding, not judgement, is the most effective thing we can do to make our relationships happier and is also top of the list if you want to influence someone. It could make a huge difference , not just now, but in the future.

Albangirl14 Wed 27-Jun-18 21:30:33

My friend recently broke a bone and needed help with all sorts of chores. I and other friends called round and helped with shopping taking food etc. She has a husband who also helped a lot but it is a lot for one older person to do everything. So if any friends or family offer to help say Yes Please could you.......

edsnana Thu 28-Jun-18 09:47:49

My husband was pretty awful to me when I had my hip replacement. My daughters were really shocked by his lack of care and consideration. I don't think he didn't care, he is just not one of life's natural carers, and I, of course, hated having to ask for help and found different ways of managing. If I think about it I still feel hurt, and one day will have a conversation about how I felt at the time. And if he ever needs a hip replacement I'll definitely be reminding him!!

Barmeyoldbat Thu 28-Jun-18 18:21:17

Yes go on strike grumpy old so and so. good suggestion about going to stay else where and leave him to get on with it. good luck and get well soon

bmthbelle13 Thu 28-Jun-18 18:39:35

@ violetta. I’m sorry to hear you are having such a terrible time. I hope there is someone to help you.

dogsmother Thu 28-Jun-18 18:43:28

I am sorry too, I was lucky, # and dislocation of my ankle, and my man was wonderful.
Even facilitated a commode for night time Weeing .
But it showed up the fact he didn’t even know how to switch on the washing machine.

Synonymous Sat 30-Jun-18 16:01:10

I think Grandma70 has it well summed up!
I don't think it appropriate to plot revenge or any such retaliation because there really is often a great fear hidden deep. Communication is all and it is important to tell each other how we feel with no recriinations.