What to take to prison

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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.

Make sure it's not a f up on purpose,because she looks bad and they don't want it seen.

carollocking prisons hate doing video link so I doubt it!

Ok,I just worried that she had more damage and they try hide it by not bringing her

Told solicitor about the bruise on her face.

That's great,I hope they bring it all up and take all I to account

They would see it on video link anyway.

fruitcider her drinking . Every offence has been alcohol related. She was drinking 10 cans of larger a day when home with me which I put a stop to, took her to the doctors and she was meant to start detox last Thursday at home.

Are you sure the seizures are epilepsy related and not alcohol withdrawal then? That's why I spoke about alcohol detox, I had it in my mind she had been drinking very heavily.

Any news?

Yes epilepsy. It was unstable before she went in. We were trying new medication. Even when I dried her out. She hadn't drunk for 3 weeks her seizures were horrific. She's been epileptic since she was 3 and we have never been able to keep it under control. But the alcohol and drugs didn't help.

Dont even know if she's here

I’ve just read through this thread and want you to know i am thinking about you and your daughter. It all sounds extremely difficult.

I am willing to bet that due to the fuck up she wont be seen today and they will reschedule. I have a lot of dealings with the court through my job and they are shambolic. I hope for the sake of you and your daughter that she is seen and that you can take another step forward.

Morning Drinks , been thinking about you and your DD (similar situation to my BF) and it might be better if she stays in prison , on the proviso they get her meds sorted.

Detoxing at home is a tall order and she might do better to be away from all outside influences for a while .It's a shit situation all round though and I really feel for you xx

Hi Drinks, i have nothing practical to add to this thread, i just wanted to let you know that i think you are a remarkable woman, and believe me, that is the first time i have actually said that on a thread.

I wish you and your daughter the best, and hope that your daughter gets the help she needs to recover her life, and make yours a lot happier too.

Drinks, how are YOU? Do you have support? Are you looking after yourself? Please, please take care of yourself first - your daughter will need you fit and well in the future.

I've just spoken to an usher she got picked up from styal at 11. I burst into tears. They asked my name so I will be called in. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

I'm here alone. Apart from you lot virtually.

Thinking of you

Just want to send you some good wishes drinks, and your daughter too.

Oh drinks.

I just want to give you the biggest hug.

I'm so sorry DD hasn't had the healthcare she needs. Hopefully this will be sorted ASAP.

As @Fruitcider said - prison is the punishment. The loss of your liberty is bad enough. No one should be punished twice. Particularly when it comes to something like healthcare.

I know you have enough going on at the mo but could you maybe contact your MP? My MP was brilliant when I was away. Really helpful.

I hope Court goes well x

I hope she gets a compassionate hearing. Sending you both hugs x

Remanded till march. She's being moved in to a house. Doing courses and taking her meds.

Oh Drinks, easy for me to say, but this honestly could be the making of her, try to take heart from the fact that she will be doing something positive.

Are you okay? Expect to plunge in the next day or so, adrenaline will have been keeping you going until now. Please take care and be kind to yourself. Do you have a supportive family/friends? Use people, rake the support from them that you would have offered had the situation been reversed.

I assume you live in the north? If she us on remand you should be able to visit regularly - hope it is not too much of a journey.

Take care xx

30 mins drive so lucky for us not too far.

Hi Drinks have been thinking about you and your daughter, my son's offending was all alcohol related and he was given diazepam to cope with withdrawal for a few days when he went into prison, there is no excuse for not looking after your daughter's epilepsy we had issues with prescribed meds as well but nothing as serious as you have had. Sometimes things were so grim for us that we felt he was safer inside than out and it certainly gives them the opportunity for a reset. My son may be going down this route again soon so we are really upset after a good 18 months .

cornelius that's bad . My heart goes out to you.

I really feel for you drinks. My DCs are still babies so no advice from me but lots of sympathy.

I hope you get to see her again soon.