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CautiousHope

Member since
February 2026

1 post

Waiting for sentencing for the OH and getting my head round the process as well as the various possible outcomes and preparing ... holding on to hope and sending it to anyone else who needs some!

Posted Mon February 2, 2026 9:10amReport post

ConfusedSoul

Member since
December 2025

7 posts

I'm the same boat. Me and my OH are in limbo, awaiting his sentencing. Some days I go crazy thinking of the possible outcomes. Other days I don't think about it at all. I just have to remember that it is out of my control and whatever happens, happens.

All we have is hope so sending it to you too. Xx

Posted Tue February 3, 2026 3:45amReport post

rainyday52

Member since
April 2023

668 posts

Sending you both a HUGE hug as I was like you a few weeks ago and now I'm on the other side.......suspended sentence for our son after 3 years of anxiety and frustration came to an end.

This will be you one day soon, I promise, and you will be sending a hug to others who will sadly be coming along after you, themselves full of apprehension.

Well done for getting this far - you may not feel it right now but you have climbed a huge mountain and have only been able to see the insurmountably difficult way ahead, but the top is in sight and very soon you will be able to see the view as you start the descent. I'm not saying it will be easy but for me the end of the 'not knowing' was hugely releasing and now (6ish weeks later) I am starting to feel safe again.

Posted Wed February 4, 2026 5:36pmReport post

Winnie07

Member since
April 2022

180 posts

Rainy day 52, as always your comments are always so comforting and reassuring. You are always spot on with what you say. I too am on the other side of it all, it feels like a long way back to any semblance of normality.

Posted Wed February 4, 2026 6:35pmReport post

rainyday52

Member since
April 2023

668 posts

Thank you for being so nice, Winnie. Big hug.

It's a special thing to be able to empathise and give our support to others who are trying to stumble through this awful time, isn't it? I was so grateful for others in the same boat but ahead of us, for many months when I thought it would be the death of me (almost literally for some health issues) and others experiences and kind words carried me through although I can only see that properly now. You will be that (or are already) for others - just sad that the chain continues as the offences become more and more common. Hoping you feel better and stronger as time passes xxx

Posted Thu February 5, 2026 11:23amReport post

Winnie07

Member since
April 2022

180 posts

Thank you Rainy, I always feel more uplifted after reading your comments - thank you for the difference you make .

i still struggle with getting my head around it all, i have to try not to overthink things and keep my thoughts under control . I find this really hard some days x

Posted Thu February 5, 2026 10:49pmReport post

Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

195 posts

Depending what theyve done will depend on what they get and what will be on the SHPO if they get a SHPO. Which i know really doesnt help the anxiety. My other half was sentenced last month so if you want any information on what may be coming I can say what he got

Posted Fri February 6, 2026 2:56pmReport post

Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

195 posts

Depending what theyve done will depend on what they get and what will be on the SHPO if they get a SHPO. Which i know really doesnt help the anxiety. My other half was sentenced last month so if you want any information on what may be coming I can say what he got

Posted Fri February 6, 2026 2:56pmReport post

Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

195 posts

Depending what theyve done will depend on what they get and what will be on the SHPO if they get a SHPO. Which i know really doesnt help the anxiety. My other half was sentenced last month so if you want any information on what may be coming I can say what he got

Posted Fri February 6, 2026 2:56pmReport post

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