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Sending hugs and a hand to hold. Life after sentencing has been so much better but I know it's because we were very lucky to have no media. I don't know how I'd be feeling now if we'd had to ride that storm too, but I can say the knot of dread and uncertainty disappeared overnight. I hope you get some closure xx

How did it go ?

Oh crikey you poor things. Just seeing this late before I head to bed but just wanted to send big supportive hugs and let you know we are all thinking of you. Might be worth flagging that up to the local police that people are thinking of targeting the house, however peaceful.
Keep us all in the loop and message if you want to vent Xx

Mummy to Lots, hope you're OK. We were in your position last August...same sentence and media coverage. Police told us we were in for a rough ride and put a marker on our house. We were so afraid to leave the house, and equally afraid to come back when we did. Having a Ring doorbell helped, we could check for anything going on outside, and check that all was clear before we came home. It was such an horrific time. However....nothing happened! Now, almost a year later, life is moving on. We know the true friends and family who have stuck with us. Our neighbours treat us as they always have. My young person had their first job interview this week. Life will never be the same, but when I compare now to last August the difference is HUGE! Hang in there, the keyboard warriors will move on to their next 'project' and you can start recovering. We are still 'recovering ', but just wanted to give you hope, life can get better. Xx

Omg I really feel for you, how are you all feeling today x

my son has literally just turned 21

he feels they've been waiting for him to reach this age

just had a call from the solicitor to say it's progressing to court, he had 32 images across his devices.

we're broken

i now don't know what to expect to happen....

Mummy to lots



Thinking of you..it sounds like a really rough week. So pleased your son didn't get custodial.

I guess you just have to ride out this horrible storm. But know that you're not alone.

I hope they get bored very soon. What a way to spend your spare time?!

Momma bear - have they given you an idea of timescales? Thinking of you and your son too.

Big virtual hugs

Stay strong x

A peaceful protest?! Why? To what end? It's not a bloody protest is it? It's harassment. Can the police do anything? I guess that might inflame it..

There's absolutely no point to their actions other than to cause distress. What a horrible bunch of humans. And why is this how they choose to spend their free time? Do they not have netflix, or dinner to prepare or a bathroom that needs cleaning? Honestly it's mind boggling.

They'll get bored eventually but my heart goes out to you all.

I often say I wouldn't wish this nightmare on anybody, but I really struggle not to wish it on bloody vigilantes and 'peaceful protestors'. They have no idea.

I'm so angry for you!

So sorry to read this, hope you and your family are safe.. keep strong..

This is truly awful - what a bunch of bullies.

I hope they get bored and leave soon and that you keep safe

xx

My family has been where you are and it was horrific 2 years ago I've literally just made a complaint about the police they allowed my sisters home to be attacked and no one was happy until my young family member was removed and put in the back of the police van and relocated wete scarred for life these people don't care and to top it some people in the crowd were drug dealers killing people's family members daily , a few known sex@#l predators just not brought to justice were also there it was horrific and no consideration. I've complained to the police to the local mp to newspapers quite frankly I don't think they care I honestly pray that you and your family are OK there is no worse feeling than being hunted from your home with people you once newts barbaric xxx

It's devastating the same thing happened with my young person it was horrific and no he did not deserve it all people.didnt eant to hear what actually happened only what they read. There were children taking part in the protest , mums with kids in buggies it was absolutely bizarre and a circus house too was damaged and police made zero arrests , allowed it to happen my young person will never return to the.village he is now settled in his own home he had it beautiful he is now independent but it's still devastating for him he's just a young man now I always worry but he's through the worst of it it was a traumatic experience and no one should have to go through this these protests need to stop but they won't and nothing will be done about them im so sorry you've had to experience this it's the worst thing that has ever happened to my family and it will stay with me for life I had to get counselling make sure your son is OK and take care of yourself don't buy him a house near you he won't be allowed to move on from it being so close specially qith all these groups these days red rose uk Facebook page which should be banned it's not credible and it's fuelling hate crimes left right and centre

And I need to say i am not minimising this horrific crime against children in any way for people reading thinking im saying the opposite, in my situation I know all the facts with my young family member read everything had full disclosure , what happened with him he did not deserve he was not given a chance and the backlash was horrific from the public they didnt know his story and didn't care the minute these crimes are printed and shared all anyone sees is IIOC and that is enough no one needs to know anymore their minds are made they don't care to find out how and why it's instant that you are a P******* and that you are a harm to children and you should be given the death penalty thats it case closed , they report by saying its in the interest of the public , yes a lot of sex crimes are in the interest of the public but when they know some of these young people haven't been searching for this type of material they know by conversations had and proof I think they need to consider is this really in the publics interest because personally I disagree , this is a lesson in life about social anxiety's, social media, communications better mental.health support how do we guide these youngsters to a better way of life how to report rather than ignore how to better communicate the list can go on I get when people are actively seeking this material yes I get it I had to make sure I had the proof that my young person was not searching this or asking for it which he was not , but he was still treatd the same all of our stories are different but us as families all suffer thr same pain. Hurt humiliation, fear anger ,

I'm so sorry you've had to go through everything you've been through I've sentencing you would hope that things would improve my heart goes out to you and your family. Sending you love hugs and hope xx

I am so sorry to read what you, your son and the rest of your family are going through. It sounds horrific. I think it is disgusting that they disclose peoples address in the media, especially if there are others living in the house too. The media in general and these so called 'vigilantees' and Facebook warriors are just vultures, feeding on other people's misery. Half the time most of these people are hardly stand up citizens themselves!!

Sending you so much love and praying you and your son get some peace soon.

Mummy-to-lots how are things going, hoping it has calmed down..

Hi mummy, I messaged you x

I've sent you a PM.

So sorry that this is happening @Mummy

I hope that things are sorting themselves out for you and you can feel the love and support from all of us here to give you an extra bit of strength xxx

Im so so sorry to read this. I haven't been on this forum for a while as my son has been in prison for the last 5 months and needed to take a step back. His case was in the media twice, but we never had any back lash bar the keyboard warriors. I really feel for you, and your person. What does this mob hope to achieve ??? We too have considered moving house but have nothing but support from most of our neighbours and friends. I hope things have calmed down, and will be thinking of you.... please message me if needed x