What to take to prison

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Will be brief, daughter due to be sent down. Any one have a clue what to pack? Do we pack a bag? I've looked on line and it's a bit vague . Any help greatly appreciated.

I second that you are amazing!
She's lucky to have a mum like you op
Good luck to you both 💐

I think you are amazing as you have been there for her despite everything x

i thought on your other forum threads that you were a fab mum and even more so now. i know mn can have a reputation for being bitchy but this thread has certainly show thats not always the case and can be a very very good source of support

I've packed her bag with a weeks worth of stuff. Take the rest depending on outcome of court on Thursday . I've included her glasses which weren't on the list but she needs them. And a hospital appointment letter to see her epilepsy consultant.

Hey drinks...

How did it go today?

Been thinking of you both x

Drinks was thinking of you today, hope your both ok. I'm betting your knackered, I think it's similar to hospitals you always come out tired

I am going to be brief. I'm absolutely heart broken. How do you cope? She's been put in a detox wing. Single cell. Has bruises on her face from seizures because she didn't get her meds. Scared to go for a shower. She's the youngest there. I hugged her and didn't want to let her go. We both broke down crying. I'm still crying. She kept saying mum I don't belong here. Now she's hit the bottom the only way is up.
I'm so worried about her. 😢

Aw shit. So sorry drink.

The med thing is outrageous. They have to sort that out.

I'm so sorry, of course you must be distraught

I'm heart broken, soul destroyed.
It's my little girl, my stupid little girl. I can hardly type for crying.

I'm so sorry for you and your dd. Maybe this will be the shock she needs to change her behaviour? I mean that in a supportive, positive way.

I know it's fucking horrible

You have been so strong drinks

This situation could have been any of us, but I'm not sure I'd have coped as well as you. You are amazing.

She is your stupid little girl. With an amazing mother. You will both get through this because of your strength.

Clothes unbranded and don't send an electric toothbrush. Something warm. Friend was v cold as jumper was wrong type and it too days to sort.

for you OP. The fact she's being denied medication is absolutely appalling, they're failing in their duty of care.

Your being amazing drinks. My husband works with prisoners, sometimes including women prisoners in styal. He always feels more empathy for the women prisoners because so many of them are in prison due to alcohol, drugs, domestic violence related stuff and manipulation from male partners. He tells Me that the prisoners with the supportive families are the ones who usually cope best. With a mum like you I think your daughter will come out of it okay. Unfortunately he says that healthcare in prisons is shocking. Hopefully they can sort her meds ASAP. There really is no excuse to leaving people prone to seizures due to not sorting their meds.
Prison is often a sentence for the families left outside too. I really hope your girl isn't in prison too long.

Huge hugs Drinks xxx

Drinks most the women she's in with will have felt the same at some point.

Most inmates aren't monsters they are mothers and aunties and sisters. Who just made a mistake.

I'm confident she will get support of some fellow inmates when she gets on a proper wing.

@FruitCider is probably more knowledgeable on the detox bit.

I'm so sorry, it must be so hard when it's your DD

You've been in my thoughts today Drinks . Take it day at a time . Each day gone is one nearer to DD coming home.

So sorry she hasn't had her meds. Serious failure of duty of care , is there anyone you can complain to ?

Sending you all good wishes X

So hope things get better and improve for her and you

Court again tomorrow. Got to be there for 9.45

Wishing you the best for tomorrow.

Thank you . I'm bricking it so I hate to think how she's feeling

"I am going to be brief."

A heartbreaking post. I am so sorry you are going through this. You must feel tortured!

Thank you Dish.
This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. For everyone involved. Friends and family. You guys who have been with me every step since I first posted.
I'm hoping that the fuckwit gf or whatever she (it) is doesn't turn up. That's one of my concerns. I'm too old for hand bags at dawn.
I'm taking a packed lunch and my uni work to read as it's going to be a long day. The chances of her getting bail are I think slim to none . But I want her solicitor to bring up the impact it's been having on her health, the fact she's started a detox program too. I just can't figure what's right . What's wrong. I'm torn. I'm wittering sorry.