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Families impacted by a child/young person's online sexual behaviour

A supportive space for parents, carers, and family members of children or young people (under 21, or under 24 with learning disabilities) who have got into trouble for their online sexual behaviour.  
 
If your post relates to an adult rather than a young person, the Forum team may decide move it to a more appropriate topic folder on the forum. This helps ensure you receive the most relevant support for your situation and allows this space to remain focused on the needs of those impacted by a young person’s online sexual behaviour. 


We know that some forum users are going through a lot of trauma and stress. Please be aware that some people will find certain posts upsetting.

If you need support, please contact our confidential Stop It Now helpline:

  • Call 0808 1000 900: Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 5pm
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by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Mon November 17, 2025 12:47pm

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Sooo scared and dont know what to do

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Thu November 20, 2025 7:30pm

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Will my brain ever be able to think of anything else

by Tilly20Web on Sun November 16, 2025 4:53pm

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by Alison20
Tue November 18, 2025 1:10pm

Court today

by Heartisbreaking on Tue November 11, 2025 9:31pm

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by Crushed
Thu November 13, 2025 9:51am

Son arrested my story

by Therese on Fri May 2, 2025 6:18pm

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by Aerial72
Thu November 13, 2025 12:42am

Relationships after this?

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Mon November 10, 2025 6:59am

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by 6789
Mon November 10, 2025 6:11pm

First court date through 10 months in that seems quick so scared

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sat November 8, 2025 2:06pm

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by Heartisbreaking
Sun November 9, 2025 7:44pm

Court summons arrived

by Heartisbreaking on Mon October 6, 2025 7:46pm

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by Heartisbreaking
Sat November 8, 2025 5:14pm

Can normal things happen after this

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sun October 19, 2025 11:40am

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by Just want an end to it
Tue October 21, 2025 10:53am

Help for the Autism parents.

by Just want an end to it on Thu October 16, 2025 12:52pm

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by BewilderedMum
Fri October 17, 2025 9:47pm

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