I wanted to come here with an update 18 months on. I had the knock on the door and my husband was arrested in January 2025. I had no idea what was to come. He killed himself within 24 hours of being released from his initial arrest. The short version of the story is we don't believe he directly harmed anyone but had been behaving in a way that would have seen him charges. As you can imagine I was horrified and shocked. My world shattered. But at least me and the kids, and other kids were now safer from one person. I had great support from here and a therapist. My local authority even gave me a support worker for people who suffered loss from suicide.
in the last 18 months me and kids have moved to our forever home, spent 4 weeks with our in-laws, on holiday, enjoying the family we still have. We have had holidays, days out, I've started dating and we are all moving on as best we can. One of my kids is still in play therapy and one get support elsewhere, but I just wanted to say to anyone who is still frozen or new to this space, do not let it stop you living your life. Ask for all the help and support you need and there is a life and happiness out there for you. It's not easy, but I've done it. Good luck with your future.