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Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2490 posts

Good evening lovlies xx

Firstly I wanted to apologise for been so distant on here

LFF forum allowed me to share my journey from been a rabbit in headlights (my first post).to been able to navigate this journey and receiveng nothing but support and non judgemental comments, to open up about HC ( my son) who gained the nickname of hungry catappiler) due to how much he could consume on a prison visit

We have managed to navigate this journey as hard as it has been (at one point I never thought we could do this as he was suicidal) yet we are still standing) he makes me incredibly proud every day as he has grown so much, he is doing a degree, working, and yes we have a long bumpy road ahead and lots to navigate but he will be ok and as long as we have hope that is all we could ever wish for

So I just wanted to wish you and yours (despite)how hard it will be a very heartfelt Christmas and no matter how difficult it is you will absolutely manage to navigate this journey

Sending hugs and strength as always xxx

Posted Tue December 23, 2025 8:44pmReport post

Tilly20Web

Member since
November 2025

28 posts

Hello Upset mum

so good to hear your son and you are doing ok and staying positive.
wishing you a happy Christmas and sending a big hug x

Posted Tue December 23, 2025 8:58pmReport post

Starr

Member since
December 2024

218 posts

That's so lovely to read, upset

I haven't been on the forum much recently but I just wanted to thank you all for all the support you've given me. And hopefully offer some hope too. This Christmas is literally light years from.lsst year..In a way I never thought would be possible.

It's a slightly different life now..I don't think it's possible to go back but the new.normsl.is ok. It's pretty good. I,'ve been in some pretty dark places over the past 18 months but I can honestly say sentencing (as harrowing as it is to be at that point with your child) has been like a line in the sand..we're all moving on, getting on and life is just pretty ok again.

I'm excited for Christmas - something I never thought I'd ever say again..so just hang in there. If it's hard right now, I promise it will get easier..life might look different, might never be easy, but it will ease.



Thinking of you all..you're a wonderful bunch and I'm very grateful to you all for responding, sharing, reaching out - thank you all so much.. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas x

Posted Tue December 23, 2025 9:16pmReport post

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