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I was happier using them than my GP as records from GP went to court.
Thanks. Its tough and each day seems like a challenge. I spoke with Samaritans and yes it is helpful.Hi Lostdad. How are things going? What's the situation at the moment. It can be overwhelming to be in this situation. Feel free to tell us what's what - many of us have been there, and there are different stages.
The other thing is - you can call the Samaritans any time. They are not just for people who feel suicidal - they are skilled at helping people in distress and helping them work through an immediate emotional crisis. This is sometimes better than say a regular session with a counsellor as it's more spontaneous. They are all volunteers - sometimes you'll get one who is perhaps not that great or easy to talk to. Other times you can get someone highly skilled who really does help. If you don't feel it's helpful, ring back and get someone else.
Don't be ashamed or embarrassed. It can really help.
The number is just 116 123
You can also email them [email protected]
But phoning is immediate and IMO better.
Sometimes it can also help to get practical and get some legal advice on the situation, to help you feel less lost and more confident about what to do.
What would be wrong in court knowing about your struggles?It was ordered
Is mediation worth trying? Presumably if one doesn't want to go it becomes mandatory if one starts a legal process?Thanks. Its tough and each day seems like a challenge. I spoke with Samaritans and yes it is helpful.
They are trying to prove I am not fit to care for my daughter and they twist anything into a big issue that takes up time we should be speaking about arrangements. As a LIP I wanted to give as little ammunition as possible. They made a meal of me being prescribed sleeping pills at the start.What would be wrong in court knowing about your struggles?