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Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Wed October 5, 2022 6:13pmReport post

so many of you know my story, just an update on my son

Remand was awful, he self harmed, plenty of sleepless nights , he had been in a SO prison for the last 4 months and has his own cell, he has come so far as we thought he would not be here as he wanted to take his own life:-( but he is here so I am very grateful, we have a long Road ahead but he is ok, we visit at least 2 times a month, we have video calls and he phones a few times a week but the most important part is he is ok,

I never imagined my life as this at my age I thought it would be different

So long as he is ok so am I xx

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2554 posts

Posted Wed October 5, 2022 6:30pmReport post

We travel on this journey together Upset as our circumstances are so similar. I'm glad my son is housed in a SO training prison and not in a general prison.

I too am settled when I know everything is on track for him, he is safe and he has everything he needs - happiness at the moment is a warm duvet received today on his 'canteen'!!!!!

I sadly haven't seen him for two years, but that time will come, it is where we are for now and we talk most days.

Im so happy that your son is coping - he'll be on 'enhanced' status before you know it!!!!!

Edited Wed October 5, 2022 6:52pm

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2403 posts

Posted Wed October 5, 2022 7:39pmReport post

Smile my dear friend x

He is enhanced x

Canteen days are good and glad your son has a nice warm duvet

Small things mean so much

When the time is right for you both you will get to hug him x

I am fortunate that I get to see him

But the most important thing is that you are there for him xx

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2554 posts

Posted Wed October 5, 2022 9:08pmReport post

Excellent, enhanced comes with more privileges. I think as my son has been moved around so much it's took time.

Safety always worried me, but on the whole the inmates respect and help each other, of course there's scuffles and flare ups - it's still a prison!

It's difficult, but you deal with it day by day. I do miss him dreadfully but we're doing the best we can in a horrible situation......

Just thort we haven't heard much from Polly Pocket - are you ok?

Edited Wed October 5, 2022 9:10pm

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2403 posts

Posted Wed October 5, 2022 10:34pmReport post

Smile sending you hugs as I know your situation is different to mine but they are still our sons xx

Polly hope you are ok xx