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Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2422 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 7:50pmReport post

Evening lovlies x

As you know I do a Friday check in with you all

I remember my first ever post, I had been lurking in the background for sometime before I found the strength to post, I was hoping to find the answers as to what could happen to my son, instead I learnt there was a community that through no fault of their own found themselves here , and I found a place I felt safe

Somewhere were I never felt I was on my own

People to be understanding, non judgemental and that gave me hope

My situation has allowed me to share my inner most feelings, to be able to talk about my offending son, my daughter who has been my strength throughout this journey

I have gained so many new friendships which I am so grateful for but also I have met one of the most kindest, beautiful souls who just got me from day one, Smile xx

I never imagined Fridays check in would become this normal, I don't do it to be nosey, or to pretend everything is ok as we know it is far from that, I do it because I do really want you to know you are all just doing ok and no matter how difficult it is we are here xx

If ever the check in gets to much please let me know and I will stop doing them xx

Love sent as always xx

Edited Wed November 20, 2024 7:51pm

Bub84

Member since
January 2024

117 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 8:26pmReport post

Please don't stop the Friday check in. I may not post often but I read it every week and it really helps me through this terrible journey.

Xx

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2596 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 8:31pmReport post

Definately not - carry on Upset. Yes we discuss where we are at in our varied journeys but its nice to just 'talk' about normal stuff with a sprinkling of humour now and then. It's a release....

i vote to carry on. X

Edited Wed November 20, 2024 8:35pm

Pinkey2019

Member since
July 2022

49 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 9:08pmReport post

Hi I don't really post but I do read the Friday catch up x

Crushed

Member since
July 2024

109 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 9:12pmReport post

I love Fridays check in's, I think it's such a kind thing to do to bring us even more together. I feel like I could reach out to you for support due to how approachable and inclusive you are :-)

I just want to say thank you so much.

We have had an okay week, it is starting to feel normal at times again, which is nice. Although we have been to a 6th form open evening for my son, which feels bitter sweet as we don't know what the outcome is yet to his offending, and I don't want him/ me to get my hopes up for his future which is sad :-( He had his whole life ahead of him...

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

792 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 9:35pmReport post

Friday check in was one of the first things I felt able to respond to when I started to engage with the forum and I've read it every week since. I would very much like to see it continue if you feel able to keep it going.

Lonely & Bewildered

Member since
October 2023

66 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 10:11pmReport post

Friday Check Ins are a lifeline and gives a sense of 'family'. Xxxx

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1043 posts

Posted Wed November 20, 2024 10:19pmReport post

Like others I don't respond every week but I do read it and often take the opportunity to reflect on the week gone by. We are a family and it's a great comfort to know that we are here for each other xxx

PrairieMom

Member since
May 2024

81 posts

Posted Thu November 21, 2024 12:58amReport post

Please keep doing Friday check in for as long as you want to. If you ever get tired I hope someone will take it over. I genuinely look forward to reading it every week. Thank you so much for Friday check in!

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2422 posts

Posted Thu November 21, 2024 8:22amReport post

Thank you all,I can never get bored of doing these , just a little bit of time for us all to know we are coping as best as we can and even though we are on this journey we are still here for each other xx Always xx

Crushed

Member since
July 2024

109 posts

Posted Fri November 22, 2024 9:41pmReport post

I just realised I answered this as if it was the Friday check in! lol I don't know what day it is at this point!