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Dawn19

Member since
June 2023

165 posts

I have just realised that the date my OH is going to see the probation for his pre-sentencing report is our 30th anniversary:(

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 4:30pmReport post

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

965 posts

Is so sad when special dates are tarnished like this. Sending you a big hug.

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 5:48pmReport post

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2744 posts

The day my son was sentenced was on a relatives birthday. A day I'll sadly never forget and yes tarnished!

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 5:50pmReport post

AnxiousGirl

Member since
December 2023

284 posts

Last Sunday should have been my 34th wedding anniversary. It could have been a sad day but thanks to a wonderfully supportive friend I made new memories.

Now Christmas on the other hand.....

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 6:52pmReport post

Holdingthegrenade

Member since
June 2024

223 posts

I find a lot of celebration dates really hard now too; even if they have no duality to them. Father's Day was the worst, it was within weeks of the knock. My child is younger so I had to buy the card & wrap the presents for them to give....that was tough.

My birthday (unknown to me at the time...obvs) is the date his online activities took place which lead us to where we are now. I found that little gem from the OIC when the forensic report was finished.



Anxious....I'm hoping one day -we get to create some new special dates and memories....and "THOSE" dates fade away to be just another day, hoping we can all move on and recover with time.

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 9:39pm
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LostAndTorn

Member since
November 2023

72 posts

I first found out what he is on my sister's birthday. And on my niece's birthday, he told me what he'd done to her 15+ years ago.

I never would've forgotten when I found those things out about him whatever the date, but he made sure those two special dates will always be tarnished for me.

Posted Sat September 7, 2024 9:55pm
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My Dog is the Best

Member since
August 2024

21 posts

I hope everything goes well for your OH on your 30th anniversary. Thinking of you both!

Posted Mon September 9, 2024 11:40amReport post

Seaside

Member since
July 2022

581 posts

The date of my son's sentencing is the birthday of a family member so it is very difficult.

We have tried to do something nice together on the date and so far have managed to avoid any family gatherings by either visiting before or after the date because nobody in the family other than his sibling, my OH and myself know what happened.

Posted Mon September 9, 2024 5:33pmReport post

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2502 posts

Dawn,

As awful as it is its another part of this crappy journey x

Once he has been for his pre report, can you both do something nice together for your anniversary? Something silly or something just for the two of you, try not to let this dampen an amazing 30 years together xx

Posted Mon September 9, 2024 5:59pmReport post

Undergroundoverground

Member since
January 2024

1 post

My OH was sentenced and sent to prison on his birthday... He's out now and we recently celebrated his birthday again. I look at it as making new memories

Posted Thu September 12, 2024 5:46pmReport post

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