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Tigeractive

Member since
June 2022

4 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 9:01amReport post

I have been advised to come on here to get some support. Not really sure what to write.

3 weeks ago the police knocked and arrested my son. He had been viewing images online.
He was home the same day and is under investigation. I am struggling and just need to talk.

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2402 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 9:06amReport post

Morning Tigeractive

So sorry that you have joined this forum but honestly this is where you will get some good advice and support x

Your emotions will be all over the place and that is normal

There are many of us that are mums on here so totally understand what you are going through also many that have partners who can offer you guidance etc xx

Also I would reach out to the helpline xx

Hugs sent and you are not alone in the journey xx

Tigeractive

Member since
June 2022

4 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 9:24amReport post

Morning upsetmum,

Thank you so much for responding.

Is it best to phone the helpline? I am struggling with what to say and I know I will just get upset so probably won't make sense!

BaffledB

Member since
July 2021

876 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 9:29amReport post

Hey Tigeractive,

I'm sorry you find yourself here. It's a lot to take in and can be hard to find the words to explain how you're feeling or even speak about the circumstances surrounding it. Just know that there are lots of us here with various stories, nobody will judge you or your son and we will help answer any questions you have when you know what questions you have to ask. This is an increasing crime and although it feels like everything had come to a standstill, life does go on. The first few weeks are very difficult and feel surreal! Give the helpline a call for some reassurance and when you're ready please ask us anything you want to know or even tell us how you feel. You're not alone xx

AnotherMum

Member since
January 2022

75 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 10:22amReport post

Hello Tigeractive,

So sorry that you have found yourself here with all of us, but you will get a lot of help and support from many of the fantastic people here.

There are quite a few mums here as well as partners and other relatives, all of whom will help with your queries or just simple support if you need to cry, vent or whatever - although I don't post often, I have found this forum so helpful when I'm feeling really down.

As has already been said, do phone the helpline - they are (sadly) used to dealing with people in our situation and can really help.

Hugs to you, we are all here to support you.

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2550 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 10:51amReport post

hi Tigeractive - you'll find a whole variety of people on this forum, all ages, all relations, different circumstances, different stages in their journey. We will do our best to help + support you.

The early days are foul and all the emotions you feel are exhausting as your life is plunged into shock and disbelief.

As many will say - just be kind to yourself - (try) not to take everything on board and let each day unfold. As hard as it is - (try) not think too far in the future. Overloading your mind with "what if's" is exhausting....

big big hug sent x

Edited Mon June 27, 2022 10:59am

Polly Pocket

Member since
May 2022

440 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 12:20pmReport post

Hello,

Sorry you're here xx

I'm a mum too.

We are 5 months in.

The first few weeks are a new hell, but the waters do clear and you will begin to function again. Give yourself time.xx

This is one heck of a journey to be forced into but there are so many people here to support you.

Lots of love xxx

Tigeractive

Member since
June 2022

4 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 1:43pmReport post

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond.

I have 4 other children and a husband. One child is too young to understand anything but the others know. I just don't know how best this support them. I don't want it to be all we talk about but I also don't want to not let them talk if they need to. I am also finding it hard to know how to act some of the time around my son. We talked about him getting help and he said he is going to. Do people on here discuss the age of their child involved or not? I suppose support is different depending what age

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2402 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 2:40pmReport post

Hi Tigeractive

I have just bumped up a post called Some help at long last by Lee1969 there are some organisations that my be able to offer you support also especially as you have other younger children have a read when you are ready to xx

Polly Pocket

Member since
May 2022

440 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 6:05pmReport post

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Tigeractive

Member since
June 2022

4 posts

Posted Mon June 27, 2022 8:28pmReport post

Thank you upsetmum,
That all looks helpful x