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Hard being in my situation

Hard being in my situation

Today was my eldest son graduation. I couldn't attend. I'm not allowed to attend. All because of stigma. No lie. So even though I am use to this grief. Special days like today, moments I miss. My son doesn't get to stand in pride to his mum and me his mum missing the joy to share with him. No photos, not even a memory just in my mind. Missed and it's out of my control. Then it's pre Christmas time. I haven't shared 25 th if December with my sons since 2008 Christmas. I'm tired that I can't share just positives and the good times we shared on Saturday. But being real here and not faking that I'm ok today like I have been in the real world. I seem to have a voice,. I still feel insecure about sharing the loss of my children, that people would see my side as a lie. Or I must of done something bad to have my situation. I was post trauma during my court days, anxious, not having support, and then judgement. I have people here who know I'm true. But are in a helpless situation to help change it like me. And mentally if I'm honest it has had a huge impact on my mental health. So really I'm struggling today.

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I'm sorry to read this @Gypsy7, I really am.

I'm not familiar with your backstory, but that doesn't matter right now. It must be a hard day for you missing such an occasion. I do not have children but am estranged from my family, so also miss important milestones and celebrations too. Being a Mum must make it harder being separated from your children for such important days.

It's a terrible monster, stigma. Stigma is the same reason I am estranged from my family.

Sitting with you right now.

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Thanks.

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im so sorry to hear that you and son missed out on that time together. It's awful that stigma can remain that block you and your kids being together, unfair in the extreme.
Hope today has been better for you @Gypsy7
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