Stepmum assaulted my daughter

[PurpleOne]

in my own home last night.

Want some unbiased opinions. Some friends have told me to go to the police and press charges, some haven't as they said it'll make things worse.
I've also been told to contact a solicitor, as it isn't the first time she's done this.

I'm really torn as to what to do for the best, but I need advice pronto.

And it was her birthday? Bloody hell, you're right to call the police and imo this woman shouldn't be allowed unsupervised access to your daughters again.

This is shocking. Am so glad you have gone to the police. Agree with www, this woman should not have access to your daughter again. And neither should your dh.

sorry, ex-h.

Purpleone, you did the right thing. What a horrible thing to have to be dealing with though. I still can't believe your ex just stood by and let her do that to his daughter.

"I think that Morticiasmother is a long-time regular's alter ego- have seen that profile before. Whoever it is wheels it out to say controversial things anonymously."

How weirdly passive aggressive. Nice posts during the day, abusive aggressive posts at night under a pseudonym. Does your apology mean you won't be behaving like this again MM?

Have to go and make a statement soon. DDs friend was here and will be needed as a witness also. I ought to ring her mates father and let him know.

Oh Lordy!

I can assure you that corporal punishment IS NOT a ""normal" child-rearing technique (or at least common)" for JW's. Don't brand the whole religion for the actions of a few.

Yes, do call the police, this behaviour is unacceptable no matter what a persons' beliefs.

Ho was this attack not premeditated?? She walked into your house on sunday..for your DD being "liipy" in Friday?! Sounds very premeditated to me?
Hope you get something sorted out xx

Get the police involved! That is unforgivable. She obviously is having trouble dealing with your DD but on what level is that a good way of handling.And the fact that your DH didn't intervene would ring alarm bells to me.

Poor you and DD. You must be so shaken

Ah! You already have. Bringing up the rear as usual . Good on you.

How did it go purpleone?

Did the police take it as seriously as you hoped?

Hi
Was at the station for 5 hours!

They said she's too young to make a statement, and will have to do a video interview instead.
I'm glad I took DD to the docs...that's more evidence for them.
They will be calling me tomorrow regarding the video stuff and advice from the Child Protection unit, as there is a 'contact weekend' coming up for DD2 and I really don't want her going.

I'm scared that when I tell exH that his DD2 shouldn't be going...I know that he will kick off and will probably be hammering on my front door. Will have to get DD1 to ring 999 as I live alone (no partner)

You're a hero, purpleone.

It sounds scary but what a brilliant thing to do.

Hi Purple. Just read about your post. For me it is obvious you shoukd do ANYTHING to protect your children. I mean, your children come first, they are your most valuable thing in the world, aren´t them? So, you have to protect them. They hope you protect them against whatever or whoever tries to hurt them. Go ahed, don´t be afraid., There is nothing stronger tham a mother fighting for their children safety and well being. I support you. Police should support you too. No matter what your ex or SM try to do, you are absolutely right in preventing SM to hurt your DD. How Dared her????

thankyou PurpleOne
Everyone should put a stop to this happening to children.
I would comment about her dad but I cant find the words

Pell
DD1 is 12 and said to the police officer tonight, that her father is 'a total tosser'! The pc started laughing.

It also made me laugh when I got a text from ExH earlier, stating that he tried to pull SM off of her!
By my eyes, DD1s eyes, DD2 eyes and her friend that was here...he never tried to pull her off. In fact, he never touched her at all.
The lying bd!

Hi purpleOne,

I just read ur post this morning and i strongly agree with wat every one is saying, if nothing is done she gets away with it and the abuse will keep going. My real mother didn't have the guts to do something for me in this situation and my father was blind to it.. YOU have the power to stop this and never think ur doing the wrong thing there is nothing wrong with wanting to protect your child no matter how old or how lippy they are...

I hope all goes well for you and ur daughter and im realy glad that you are there, to stand up and put an end to wat could end up being ur daughters nightmare....

Keep the text anyway, even if it is a lie, as it is just more evidence that the SM was assaulting your daughter and out of control.

Well done for reporting it. I hope things improve now.