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Eye of storm

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May 2024

114 posts

Posted Fri January 3, 2025 10:36pmReport post

Todays been an up and down day, the last few weeks have been full on with probation & public protection visits and SS referrals so I'm mentally drained and got a really bad sore throat and ear thing going on, unsurprisingly! Then today we had a list of last minute requests from the solicitor (most of the things they've already been sent) that really shouldn't have been left until the 11th hour causing so much stress and tension. However we now have done everything we possibly can and will await sentencing on Monday. I've felt quite flat and unsettled, a culmination of almost 18 months and now it's in the lap of the gods - or in this case the judge.

I had been really undecided about going in with him to court, but it feels like the right thing to do, for both of us. I've already heard the full CPS report that will be read out in court so there won't be any nasty surprises, although if they are able to show the 9 images (which they've said they can't access, so it's unclear what they can actually see) then I won't look. Court starts at 11am so we'll see where we are on the list and hopefully not be waiting too long. Meeting the barrister an hour before so we'll get a better understanding of what she'll be able to do and say when he's in there.
I'm also going to leave the court building first and get the lay of the land to see if I can spot any media.

Once Monday is done, the journey with SS continues and I'll need to tell my 2 boys in readiness for the SW attending our house on Wednesday afternoon. That I'm truly not looking forward to and I keep looking in to their gorgeous little faces and praying this doesn't ripple out to affect their lives any more than necessary.

So there we go, that's us at the moment. Never have my happy new year messages from people meant less than this year! Trying to stay strong and prop each other up through all of this.



Sending love to you all, no matter what stage in your journey, no matter whether you stayed/left/still unsure. This is my journey and I'll never forever grateful to have had you walk by my side every step of the way xxxx

Smile through tears

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September 2021

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 6:26amReport post

Eye of storm - My thoughts and love are with you as you face the next tidal wave, it sounds as though you've worked very hard to get everything put into place, so well done.

Once this part is done after a long stressful wait you know what you have to face and work can start on putting life back together for your family in some form. Though traumatic in a strange way I felt a sense of relief, sentencing was over for my son.

So I'll be one virtual person holding your hand come Monday xxxx

Edited Sat January 4, 2025 6:32am

Upset mum

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 6:31amReport post

Eye x

Oh my heart really does go out to you xx

What a heartfelt read of your journey

I will be thinking of you all on Monday and wish for the best possible outcome xx

You are so incredibly strong ( even when at times it doesn't feel like it)

Sending you so much love and strength to you xxx

Stan cat

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October 2024

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 8:16amReport post

Thinking of you hope everything goes as well as it can sending you love and hugs xx

Hopeful Heart

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 11:35amReport post

You are in my thoughts Eye x

Ted

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January 2024

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 2:54pmReport post

Will be thinking about you on Monday and wishing you the best possible outcome like someone said above I felt a sense of great relief after sentencing but I do remember that Monday morning and how I felt so you will be in my thoughts

PrairieMom

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May 2024

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 4:28pmReport post

Eye of the storm,

I will also be thinking of you on Monday and wishing you a fair outcome. Take care.

Seaside

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 4:38pmReport post

I will be thinking of you on Monday and sending you lots of love and strength xx

Inthemoment

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Posted Sat January 4, 2025 8:32pmReport post

Thoughts are with you! I really don't think they will show the images but they might describe them

I recommend going in separately, maybe 5-10 mins apart, and I recommend your person wears a hat and face mask or sunglasses, in terms of avoiding possible press

Ocean

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September 2023

820 posts

Posted Sat January 4, 2025 9:18pmReport post

Oh how my heart goes out to you. I'm sending you love and support for Monday and hoping for the best possible outcome for you.

lostinthewoods

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September 2024

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Posted Sun January 5, 2025 8:46amReport post

I too will be thinking of you both tomorrow xxx

lostinthewoods

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Posted Sun January 5, 2025 8:46amReport post

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LostMum1

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September 2024

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Posted Sun January 5, 2025 10:38amReport post

You'll be in my thoughts tomorrow, I'm hoping for a good outcome for you both. Sending hugs x

Starr

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Posted Sun January 5, 2025 1:57pmReport post

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, Eye.

Hope you manage to get some sleep tonight x x

Dawn19

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Posted Sun January 5, 2025 6:36pmReport post

I will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending you love and strength xx

S1lentScream

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Posted Mon January 6, 2025 12:03amReport post

Thinking about you and wishing you well for a good outcome x

EllBee

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Posted Mon January 6, 2025 9:28pmReport post

Have been thinking of you today, I do hope it went ok. Let us know how you are Xx

Lostandalone

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Posted Mon January 6, 2025 10:37pmReport post

I keep checking in and seeing if you've update, really hope it went as well as it could have