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Hi kazzaloo, welcome to One Space. Sounds like you've been through an awful lot, you've done the hardest part by moving away. Well done for that :) Once the children have settled and made friends through school etc, then I'm sure it won't be long before you too have their parents as friends. How long have you lived where you are now? Do you have family to support you?
Look forward to chatting some more
Take care
Alison
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Hi Kazzaloo, welcome along!
I imagine you have been through so much over the years, I bet it feels good to feel safe again and probably a bit strange.
Have you had contact with Womens Aid or the Freedom Programme? Presumably the police directed you to them whilst working with you.
Do you feel safe now? Do your children? Feel free to come along and talk in the Relationships and You part of the site about coping with feelings about your ex.
Also have a look around Your Local Support and Events, is there anything going on there in your area that interests you where you might meet other single parents?
Hello Kazzaloo
How are you today?
I am glad you have your mum nearby and also to hear that you have met someone nice. The safety thing is one that will take time and obviously if you know you have been followed then it is bound to undermine your security. Did you have a look at the links Anna suggested?
As for your daughter, that must be very hard for her, having already uprooted and now to experience this bullying. Are the school doing anything? I don't know if you have been in touch with Kidscape, but here is the link http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
What are you up to this weekend?
Hi Kazzaloo
So it does sound as if you are still living on tenterhooks, things might feel a little better, but obviously there is still a lot of nervousness and concern.
I would really urge you to find your local Freedom Programme as you would learn so much about your previous situation and would armour you and your children for the future.
Many women often make new friends and find that their confidence grows hugely, which may be an added bonus when it comes with dealing with your daughters issues with people bullying her. Have you spoken to her teachers about this? Do they know your situation?
It might be worth finding out your daughters school policy on bullying and see what steps you could take with this.
I'd like to add my hello's here too.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through, and really sad to think so much is still happening.
I do hope the school will be positive about the bullying. My son, who has mild autism/aspurger's went through awful times in primary and in the secondary school. The school has been really good each time, although it can flare up again when everyone starts to relax.
Sending loads of strength your way. Glad your Mum is close by. Family and friends can get you through so much, as can our children.
Hello Kazzaloo and welcome to One Space. That must have been a massive upheaval, moving away and making a fresh start, congratulations on having the strength to see that through. I am so glad that you and the children are safe.
It is hard to make a new start in a place where you have no roots. Have you found any local things you can attend with your youngest? Your health visitor might be able to point you in the right direction. Also have a look at http://www.netmums.com/meet/
But please do also stay with us. There is lots of support and information here and you have some challenges ahead, with a toddler and a teenager in the same house!
How have the children settled into their new home?