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Today I was brave

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EllanVannin Mon 05-Nov-18 13:21:29

That's very brave MCG but also so very sad too. Hope all is well with you now x

blueskies Mon 05-Nov-18 13:21:10

Purplepoppies you are not just brave you are a warrior too. Thank goodness there are strong women like you. You have put yourself on the line for all of us. I have lost count of those who have whispered behind their hands but will not stand up to be counted. Professionals too. Good luck and take care of yourself. Please let us know the outcome.

MancunianCraftyGirl Mon 05-Nov-18 12:55:43

When I was 20 I walked out on a bullying and abusive aunt who brought me up, and never went back.

glammanana Mon 05-Nov-18 10:48:32

PP Well done any support you need is here for you x

kittylester Mon 05-Nov-18 10:28:12

Purplepoppies, well done! Just a reminder that, should you need it, we are here for support.

Anniebach Mon 05-Nov-18 10:24:45

Poopy you are brave, I wish you all good things x

Purplepoppies Mon 05-Nov-18 08:00:49

Nannarose that's wonderful. Strong role models can be really important.
I have learned that they aren't always family in my case, but important non the less. ?

Willow10 Mon 05-Nov-18 07:36:48

Well done Poppy flowers

Nannarose Mon 05-Nov-18 07:30:58

I know, though fortunately not at first hand, the pain of holding on to a 'bad secret'. It saps energy from you, energy which I hope will now be directed into better things.
My own triumph is built on that of my parents and their families, that I have been able to lead a happy & fulfilled life and bring my children up well. I never underestimate the effort that takes.

Purplepoppies Sun 04-Nov-18 22:26:32

I'm not in Essex Ellan. It didn't happen there either.
I know this is just the start and the outcome may be disappointing. But I finally spoke up. I can let go so to speak.
Thank you for your messages ?

EllanVannin Sun 04-Nov-18 20:13:47

Well done Purplepoppies,are you in Essex by any chance ? Just a thought.

KatyK Sun 04-Nov-18 19:56:56

Good for you.

silverlining48 Sun 04-Nov-18 19:52:23

Well done poppy. Hope you feel the better for it. I did the same a long time ago now. Mixed feelings as it brought pain but on balance best thing I ever did. Good luck to you.

Cherrytree59 Sun 04-Nov-18 19:38:58

Well done ?purplepoppies
I hope it all turns out well for you.

Purplepoppies Sun 04-Nov-18 17:35:27

Today I was brave. I finally took the first steps to reporting something I've been hanging onto for so many years. I will not name it here, for it to become newspaper fodder. It is part of an ongoing investigation, I've added my voice.
Can I ask you for your stories of triumph?