Mrs Hudson's husband was abusive

 (A Sherlock meta conversation reblogged by thelonelybrilliance)

itsgotflaps: I’m sure that Mrs. Hudson’s husband committed a great number of crimes in order to get sentenced to death. From the way she flinches when Sherlock slams his hands on the table, I’d say it’s safe to bet that one of his many crimes was spousal abuse.

cumbermums: That would certainly account for why Sherlock ensured his execution.

ibelieveinsammy: And why Sherlock got so enraged when he saw that she had been hurt

xrdj: And why she acted as if she were perfectly fine when she was hurt.

lotrlockedwhovian: And why she was able to remain calm and still sneak the phone out and why Sherlock knew she would be okay despite John’s worrying - because she’s been through worse and persevered.

castielcampbell: And why he didn’t want her to leave England. He wouldn’t be able to keep an eye out on her.

sherlock-is-the-fire-of-my-loins: And why he got so mad at Mycroft for telling her to shut up because her husband also abused her verbally.

i-say-no-to-status-quo: And it overall explains why as a general rule, YOU DO NOT TREAT MRS. HUDSON POORLY or you will FACE THE WRATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES.

tripmalcolmlove: This makes perfect sense.