Family and Friends Forum

Everyone on this forum is so friendly and full of supportive advice. Those early days are so hard to cope with but like alot of us say it does get easier. We are 6 months in and have learnt to cope in our own way now. Hopefully being here with people who know exactly what you are going through will make this awful journey a little easier for you.

I am so sorry that you have joined us all here, but please be assured that everyone here is helpful and kind, we are all weathering the same storm. The first part of this journey is the hardest and you won't think you will be able to get through it but you will, be kind to yourself xx

My husbands 2 years on the SOR ends at the weekend. I discovered this page last week. Its so helpful. So much has resonated. Ive told our police liaison officer how great it is to be able to talk to others who get it. Hopefully he'll continue to spread the word so others get help sooner than I did

Hi Don't know and welcome to the forum. 2 days is no time at all and you'll still be in shock at the moment so I wanted to reassure you that we're all here for you and that things will eventually get easier to manage.
My person is the other side of sentencing so I'm happy to answers any questions and support you in any way I can.
If you haven't already done so, I recommend contacting the Stop it now (LFF) helpline for support.

I'm sorry you find yourself here but you reaching out so soon after the knock is a positive act. Those early days are incredibly hard to process. I often think that many of our user names hint at our state of mind when joining the community here. I genuinely thought my life was over, I couldn't see a way through. The people here have carried me through some of the darkest times of my life. Their support is immeasurable. You are not alone. Take care x

You are not alone. You have done nothing wrong.

Planet Knock is a horrible place to be but you will be understood & supported on this forum.

Everyone here has had some experience of this nightmare. You will not be judged & there is a wealth of experience & information to guide you.

Please ring the helpline to support you & help you to understand your journey.

Most importantly be kind to yourself.

You are not alone - we are here with you every step of the way x

Sorry you find yourself here. I recommend calling the helpline and also reading some of the posts in understanding why, it will hopefully help you start to get your head around the situation you are in. You could also contact stopso to look into therapists for your husband and for you

I noticed you said you worked in a school, make sure you let them know ehats happened if you haven't already

I'm not sure what your person has done exactly, but as the prisons are so full at the moment we are definitely seeing more community orders and suspended sentences, so whilst prison is a possibility try not to focus on that too much.

Take care xx

We all found ourselves asking those questions and wondering what the future holds. We're just over five months since arrest and things do get easier and you learn to live a new norm. We're living apart now but still have contact. I also work in a school and told them immediately. So sorry you are going through this too but the support on here is amazing x