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Smurf

Member since
November 2025

1 post

I can't believe that I am here posting and wanting to talk about my situation so here goes.

My 30yr son was snared by hunters online and 2 yrs down the road he is being charged after telling us all was okay and nothing happened and no charges to answer to. As you can imagine am distraught, broken and questioning my parenting skills. Why did he feel he had to lie to me. I've since found out he confideded in his house mates, which make me feel worse and the why not me?.

Now I don't know what to believe and am struggling I love my son even now, and I have people who know me and whats happened to cut all ties and to no longer talk to him. I can't and won't do that, they don't understand how hard it is for me. I just want answers and no one I know can help me.

Sorry for the rant.

Posted Mon December 1, 2025 10:17am
Edited Mon December 1, 2025 4:33pmReport post

OneStepAtATime

Member since
October 2025

109 posts

I understand what you're going through unfortunately, it's utter hell and I'm so sorry. Feel free to message me directly. You've done nothing wrong x

Posted Mon December 1, 2025 10:44pmReport post

Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

208 posts

Hey, sending you so much love. Have a chat with him when youre ready about why they didnt feel they could open up to you after the knock. They may not want to talk so let your feelings be known, that may aid them in feeling okay to talk to you. I know my husband thought we would all abandon him when the police brought him home.

It could be a lot of things from shame, denial, anxiety, fear and so many other potentials that stopped him before. But you need closure on why he didnt talk to you.

You're not a bad parent at all, remember that.

Posted Mon December 1, 2025 11:05pmReport post

Poppy2323

Member since
June 2025

79 posts

I just thought I would leave you message IAM going through the same with my loved one I just can't turn my back on him

He's doing so well now gone 21 days with no alcohol so he's making a very big effort

We had the knock end of April and he's on court 5th may

I just hope the stress doesn't send him back to drink



Still feeling anxious scared lonely lossed and crying all the time

Please message me if you need to chat

Posted Fri December 5, 2025 10:21pmReport post

Struggling mom 51

Member since
March 2026

9 posts

Hi. My son is 24 and had the knock just one week ago. He was stung by so called peodophile hunters followed by a police arrest. He had lied toe about why him and his partner had split, but apparently he had been previously arrested November last year. I'm in shock and feel numb, between bouts of crying. He doesn't know why,borvat least he says he doesn't know why. I just want you to know your not alone. I've read lots of posts in here and that one thing is clear. I can't message yet, but as soon as I can I hope to reach out and message some mom's in here. Much love x

Posted Sun March 22, 2026 4:33pmReport post


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