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update as I'm on my way to my new life with dds

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mmmmtoffee · 10/03/2014 22:46

hi I had a post in dec about leaving exp. I ended up going to a refuge. the post was deleted as to manu identifying points were made.

well it has now been nearly 14weeks since I broke free.

I still have ss involvement and will do for a while yet but there is "no risks" and "no concerns". ss are involced through the past and the "unknowns"

I am still in the refuge and started my housing application.

dd1 is showing strange behaviour but im working with her about it amd starting a parenting course to help.

dd2 is a happy, cheeky little girl. she is so happy and accepts everything. she hardly cries and happy aslong as im near, there is a few people she will go to and is happy when im not around. anyone else talks to her she cries if im not near. (apart from dd1 friend dad as dd2 finds him hilarious and wont leave him alone)

both dds are growing well.

dd1 is going to her friends house for dinner tomorrow. we all went last time and this will bw the first time she has been alone. I have got to know the friends mum and she is only along the road from me so I could get her back ASAP if needed. so we have both made a friend and enjoying life.

life in a refuge is hard at times but getting used to it. Everytime im down I look how far we have come and look at how happy dds are. dd1 loves nothing more then picking her own clothes and they are mainly pink and frilly. dd1 is coming along nicely at school and "a pleasure to teach" and now a buddy for other children.

she loves school and everything about being here. she has really settled aparr from her behaviour which hopefully ill get to the bottom of it.thank you once again for all od the support I recieved 13 and a bit weeks ago. ive come a long way and still got a long way to go but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. everyday I gwt stronger and stronger.

OP posts:
BertieBotts · 11/03/2014 07:54

Oh Toffee, that's fab news :) I remember your thread.

CoffeeTea103 · 11/03/2014 07:56

Best of luck ??

invicta · 11/03/2014 07:58

I read your thread also. Well done on all your have achieved.

mmmmtoffee · 11/03/2014 08:11

fairy im pleased you left your marriage hope everything is going.Ok.

thank you for all your kind words :o

kittymalinky the school obviously serves the refuge area. ive asked when dd started. as it was unbearable to leave her screaming as the teachers were carrying her in. I spoke to the teachers and as its a small school they have teachers to support but no official therapy work. it has to go to the gp to get referred. the school is great and dd can sit in the quiet section where all children can go and if a teacher sees them there, they gio and have a hug and a chat or even just to sit queit if that is what the dc want. the teacher says dd is very happy and she hasn't had her comfforter during school hours for a few weeks. (dd takes a little toy who sits on the shelf). they are keeping an eyebon her though. they are going to have a Sen? teacher asses her fully and if that picks a problem thwy can refer but upto now dd is progressing well, she is slightly behind but its not oncerning and the teachers and I believe its the fact its a new town and they teach different. maybe dd has nit done the work that the class is doing and they will cause slight delay, the teachers are going at her pace all of the time. I can tell dd is progressing well education wise. im going to have a chat about dds behaviour as she seems to hoard everything, wont let dd2 out of her sight, very jelous when I talk to another child and is constantly demanding attention when I cant physicaly give, she does gwt a lot.of attention though.

thank you again :)

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DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 11/03/2014 08:13

It sounded such a nightmare for you, glad you and your DDs are safely away and rebuilding life Flowers.

Lweji · 11/03/2014 08:23

So pleased to read your update. :)

It sounds like your DD was affected by both the abuse and leaving. Whatever she used to cope must have created a hole for her to fill now.
I think you're doing well in giving her lots of attention. But it might be worth seeking counselling (sorry if you have, I've just skimmed read).

LavenderGreen14 · 11/03/2014 09:34

What a brilliant update - well done. You are so brave and a brilliant role model for your daughters.

hellsbellsmelons · 11/03/2014 09:45

What a great update - so pleased to hear things are getting better and you are getting stronger.
I too had a teary moment reading your post.
You've had a tough time but you're coming through the other side now, better and stronger.
Sooooo pleased for you!
Well done.

ormirian · 11/03/2014 10:32

Brilliant! Smile

NotSuchASmugMarriedNow · 11/03/2014 11:21

This is the best thread I've ever read on mumsnet. Well done toffee!

teenybash7 · 05/05/2014 21:29

toffee I've just searched for you and found this thread!!! I'm so pleased for you! You are amazing and you deserve a lovely life. I'm sure there'll be down times but you know you can cope.

skyeskyeskye · 05/05/2014 21:56

I remember your thread , so thanks for the update and glad to hear you are safe now.

all the best for the future

cozietoesie · 05/05/2014 22:10

Well done toffee. Such positive news about you and the DCs.

All the best for the future.

DeliberatelyDreaming · 05/05/2014 22:16

You brave, brave lady! I'm not in an abusive relationship, in-fact I'm not in a relationship at all but I know your post will be such an inspiration to so many.

I wish you and your lovely DD's all the luck in the world as you progress down your new path. Thanks

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