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NMS

Member since
November 2021

97 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 8:01pmReport post

Hi all, magistrates Thursday and terrified. Should be a happy day getting sons GCSEs :(

I'm so worried he will go jail once it goes crown, petrified of the media and don't think I'm strong enough to have social services come back into our lives.

Some days I think I'm strong enough and can cope with the restrictions, people knowing and fighting social again or living with him in prison but these last few im just struggling so much. Its such hard work just to function.

I hate the unknown, I hate people are going to judge me, I hate it all.

Sorry, I just needed let it out.

Xxx

Member since
March 2022

439 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 8:45pmReport post

Sorry to hear your struggerling . I have no advise just I feel the same :( I don't have a court date yet so I'm dreading the lead up I asume it's so scary . I'm struggling with all the same thoughts as you. I really don't see how things can be okay or normal or better . But I bloody hope it is okay and we all get though . Sending hugs and I really hope you get the best outcome on Thursday xxx

Polly Pocket

Member since
May 2022

440 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 8:57pmReport post

Hey,

I just wanted to send a big hug to you both xx

I have the media fear too - I feel like we could get through and find a new path but if it goes into the media then it will change everything.

I hope your son did a good job with his GCSEs :)

I have been connecting with Lucy faithful through the live chat and it's helped me a lot.

I'm also beginning therapy for myself this week. It has taken 6 months for me to do something for myself in this situation and I honestly feel a little stronger for it. There is so much still to go through but i feel like I'm getting my armour on..

Xx

Polly Pocket

Member since
May 2022

440 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 9:07pmReport post

Ps - all the very best for Thursday NMS xxxx

NMS

Member since
November 2021

97 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 9:18pmReport post

Thank you x

I really do think it's the media and social services that make this the hardest journey.

My son has done so well during all this, I'm sure he'll have the results to show it too.

Alison20

Member since
March 2021

363 posts

Posted Tue August 23, 2022 9:26pmReport post

I will be thinking of you on Thursday and hoping for a good outcome at court and with your son's GCSE results. x