Hello, have you seen Under Salt Marsh? It's very good. I'm glad it's the weekend, work is very demanding at the moment! I did have some good news this week regarding my person, which has helped me feel a little more hopeful. I hope you enjoy your weekend, and have fun line dancing!

How nice you bring this up again <3

For us it was a busy week, surprisingly my baby got a space at the kindergarten (jej, single mum privileges). So we did a training week that ended with catching her first kindergarten germs. But the weather got really nice so we ll be cycling and enjoying the fresh air this weekend anyway.



I wish you all a good weekend hoping you catch some sunshine too

Since the guilty plea, things have been very testing, emotionally. Still in limbo a bit until sentencing. Hopefully non-custodial. Goodness knows what I'd do if the judge has got out of the wrong side of the bed and OH is banged up!

If we can get past that with no press or social media feeding frenzy, then maybe we can start to rebuild our lives.

I know we will have to get our heads around the SHPO. Complying with this worries me a lot. What do we do with friends with young children? Avoid them or come clean? And how will they react? Feeling stressed about this and we're not even there yet.

It's been a busy week and now entering a busy weekend. Just keep breathing and taking each day as it comes.

We are just over two years post sentencing. It's been a mostly positive week. My little baby is growing so fast, it really goes so much quicker than with your first so I am making the most of maternity leave before it's over! My eldest is looking forward to world book day soon and we've been making a costume ,- spent a fortune in Hobbycraft! It was so nice to see some sunshine this week, I managed to get out for some longer walks and feel a bit better about myself in the process.

My husband was meant to finally start his court ordered course last week but no one got in touch so we are waiting nervously to hear more about it. He's been on the waiting list for over two years (it was meant to be horizon but this got scrapped and I'm not sure what the new one is called). If they don't get him started soon his community order will run out before he can finish it because it's 26 sessions, one a week, so it will take six months. I'm not quite sure what that means legally if he can't get it done. He is getting quite anxious about it so I hope we hear something one way or the other soon as I do get worried when his mental health dips.

I can't quite believe the positive changes in my life since the knock 3 years ago. It feels surreal that his sentence will be over this year (excepting the SOR aspect)

I've seen the forum has been a tricky place for some people recently and I hope this thread can be a good space for everyone to come together

I’ve been on holiday from work this week, which has done me good. The slower pace has been a welcome change, and I’ve really appreciated having some time to recharge. I even managed to spend a couple of afternoons out in the garden, taking advantage of the fresh air and a bit of sunshine. That said, after the long winter months, it’s looking rather worse for wear. The weeds seem to have taken full advantage of my absence, and there’s a lot of tidying and TLC needed. It’s a bit daunting when I look at everything that needs doing, I certainly have my work cut out.

This weekend, I’ll be spending my time providing supervised contact between my son and his children, something we’ve been doing consistently for the past four years. It’s been a significant commitment, but an important one. There has been some positive progress recently, as he is now able to have unsupervised contact one day a week, which feels like a step in the right direction. Weekends aren’t quite there yet, but we’re hopeful that, in time, things will continue to improve. For now, we carry on supporting the process as best we can.

Thank you, Webb, for posting the weekend check-in, and thanks as well to everyone who takes the time to reply. I genuinely enjoy reading through the comments, it’s comforting to hear how others are doing and to feel part of this forum community.

Been really up and down this week. The weight of the unknown really playing on my mind and just feeling blurgh, no energy and sad and fed up a lot of the time. Like others the glimmers of spring sunshine and a little warmth in the air have been welcome. But also made me sad. This all started in November for us so a new season brings home how much life has changed in just a few months and I can't get excited as I usually do. Trying not to overthink, blood pressure has been high for week or two and trying to do more gentle exercise to help mind and body! Looking forward to a quiet weekend and hoping to do some gardening too to take my mind off everything. Thank you for posting tonight. Helps so much to know not alone. Sending peaceful energy to all x

Big hug to everyone past & present forum ladies x

Hey hey all

It's nice to read everyone's plans and what they've been up to. The world keeps turning right?
It sometimes feels bad to keep moving with it whilst trapped in limbo. But it's healthy to keep moving.
I've had to start packing up my house. It's hard work and I keep complaining I'm bored of doing it!! But I'm really proud of myself for buying my own property- go me!

Runaway girl- I'll keep everything crossed that you avoid the wrath of media or social media.

Good to see this back again. We too are preparing to move,so the house is half-packed but still may be a few months. This has been our focus since son sent to prison. He is doing well,maths mentor,reading buddy & maths degree.

Please keep using this forum in a supportive,positive way. Everyone needs a kind word on this horrendous journey.

I missed this but will post on next Fridays check in!

Hey everyone,

not sure if you start a new thread every week so I m going for the last.



I hope you have all been ok this week (or as good as can be).

We had more sunshine latelly and that really helped my mood a lot. My mum is visiting which is a huge relief as she s helping in the household and with the kids so I got a break to go to child abuse charity and counseling without my baby which was great. And tomorrow I m looking forward for a swim on my own, jej.



Sending greetings to everyone!

My brain needs to shut up. But other then that its been on okay week.

Im awaiting SS informing me when they will visit this week coming. Which may or may not happen, theyre meant to see us every 10 days and we are on day 14 with no date put in to see us. I know it will probably be yet again on my day off so I cant go and do something nice with my daughter because I will have to be back to go yeah no change here. And stare at them for 30 minutes to an hour till they leave after repeating for the 10,000 to keep doing what im doing.

Once I get the go ahead that we can finally transition back home or they go you can never live with each other. I am booking a holiday! Possibly a solo holiday at this rate because I need a break from adulting.

Hello Friday check in,

I decided to walk to work a couple of mornings this week, which is a first for me. I picked two bright, sunny mornings and set off on the 3km walk. It turned out to be exactly what I needed, some fresh air, a bit of quiet time to think, and a gentle start to the day. By the time I got to work I already felt more awake and refreshed, and it really did me the world of good.

I was hoping to spend some time this weekend tackling the jungle that used to be my garden, but the weather had other ideas and quickly put a stop to that plan. So the garden will have to wait for another day.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend and through the coming week, I hope you manage to find a little time for yourself. Life can feel so overwhelming, but even a small moment to pause, breathe, and do something that makes you feel good can make a real difference. Be kind to yourself.