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Hi All Over The Place,
This sounds like a really difficult time for you so it is really positive that you have been able to come to this forum for some support. Hopefully some other forum members who have been in similar situations will be able reply with some advice and support, soon.
Although I can appreciate this is not an easy subject to talk about, I would encourage you to phone our Stop It Now! helpline on 0808 1000 900, if possible. You will be able to discuss your situation in more detail with one of our trained helpline operators who can provide you with the best advice possible. Please be assured that the helpline is anonymous, confidential and free to phone from a landline.
Finding out that a loved one has been engaging in this type of offence can be a huge shock. People in this situation can feel a whole host of?emotions. They can feel confused, because they may feel angry and betrayed, yet love this person and want to support them. It is made additionally difficult when children are involved and you are left to manage the impact on them as well as how you feel. I want to reassure you it is common to feel?mixed?emotions?towards your partner at this time and there is no need to make rushed decisions in terms of feeling either one way or another towards him. The most essential thing would be to maintain open communication with him so that you can both decide the best way to move forward.
The most important thing that you can do at the moment is to talk to someone about what you are going through so that you are not struggling along by yourself. It might be worth considering booking an appointment with your GP, so you can talk to someone face to face about how you are feeling. They may also be able to refer you to other services that might be able to support you.
I hope you are able to find some support around your situation.
Best wishes,
Lucy
This sounds like a really difficult time for you so it is really positive that you have been able to come to this forum for some support. Hopefully some other forum members who have been in similar situations will be able reply with some advice and support, soon.
Although I can appreciate this is not an easy subject to talk about, I would encourage you to phone our Stop It Now! helpline on 0808 1000 900, if possible. You will be able to discuss your situation in more detail with one of our trained helpline operators who can provide you with the best advice possible. Please be assured that the helpline is anonymous, confidential and free to phone from a landline.
Finding out that a loved one has been engaging in this type of offence can be a huge shock. People in this situation can feel a whole host of?emotions. They can feel confused, because they may feel angry and betrayed, yet love this person and want to support them. It is made additionally difficult when children are involved and you are left to manage the impact on them as well as how you feel. I want to reassure you it is common to feel?mixed?emotions?towards your partner at this time and there is no need to make rushed decisions in terms of feeling either one way or another towards him. The most essential thing would be to maintain open communication with him so that you can both decide the best way to move forward.
The most important thing that you can do at the moment is to talk to someone about what you are going through so that you are not struggling along by yourself. It might be worth considering booking an appointment with your GP, so you can talk to someone face to face about how you are feeling. They may also be able to refer you to other services that might be able to support you.
I hope you are able to find some support around your situation.
Best wishes,
Lucy
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