In court today. Terrified

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In court today regarding child arrangements order. I'm witholding access from my ex to our 1 year old as he is abusive, physically and emotionally. I left him with the help of women's aid and a local charity when he started showing signs of abuse towards our son.

He has made numerous false allegations about me in court. They are very transparent and have only cropped up after he told CAFCASS he had no concerns.

My allegations towards him are pretty extensive and all true. When I am giving evidence in court I will prove this as the truth is easy to recall

I am terrified of him. Scared I will bump in to him. The whole court process is making me unwell

Any unmumsnetty hand holds?

Good luck op xxx

You can do this!

The bravery and courage you've shown to get to this point just proves that!

Best of luck today. X

Not long now - thinking of you xxx stay strong xxx

I know you must be up soon. If you have a wobble imagine all of us Mumsnetters standing around you like a protective shield.
Don’t be afraid, you are strong.
Try to keep your answers fairly short and factual. Sending you positive thoughts.

Good luck today.

Just in the waiting area now. I'm so sweaty and uncomfortable. I'm anxious and so scared because I've just realised that I filed a statement without th Scott schedule and was meant to produce a Scott schedule. They even told me about it but I just don't have a clue what I am doing. I hope they're not angry with me. I am so scared

Just adding my support. Good luck

Good luck, we are all thinking of you.

You can do this OP. You’re so brave and I cannot day enough how great it is that you’re doing all this to protect your child. There are tons of us whose parents never did that and the devastation is life changing.

Sending you good luck OP, and the best of wishes... fingers crossed

Good luck, I hope it goes well xx

Good luck!

Sending you all the handholds and love for today

Good luck OP.

Good luck

Thinking of you OP for a brave woman

Good luck OP

Good luck!!

Wishing you all the best. I too have been through this. The best mantra you can maintain is 'what's best for your child.' My ex tried everything to make out he was being cut out of a relationship with his son. Much was also about him wanting to control me and be in my company. They rejected many of his requests, primarily because I was able to say clearly why it might be my ex's preference but it wasn't best for DS. I hope it all goes well. Breathe...

You've taken braver steps than this one x you're doing so great by your dc x

Thinking about you op xx

Good luck OP

Good luck. I hope a lot of the nerves have subsided now its started but even if not it's a totally understandable way to be feeling. You can so do this

Good luck!💐