Close the door and give me just one minute with this 'man'.

They've caught him, flower. He was in court this morning. I do so hope he doesn't get bail.

marelli {{hugs}} I am glad DD is home, take the lead from her. xx

It is so good that he has been caught and let us hope he gets a sentence that reflects the crime. I am glad that your DD is home again and hope that she can put this behind her over time with your support.

I have just returned from holiday and seen your distressing news Marelli I add my disgust about this horrendous crime. I hope this excuse for a human being gets what he deserves.

Marelli I am stunned and horrified having only just learnt of this horrible attack on your poor daughter. Thank goodness it wasn't any worse but it was certainly terrible. I do hope that she is feeling a little recovered - both physically and emotionally. I hope you too begin to feel better as she recovers. My thoughts are with you.

Hallo, Marelli. I was just wondering how your daughter is, and of course, how you are. Hope all is going a bit better for you both.

Wheniwasyourage, thank you. My daughter is very quiet - doesn't seem to want to talk much about the attack, although I think it will be more likely that she's discussing it with her friends, especially the one who was with her at the time. The attacker is in custody and I believe that he had a 'preliminary hearing' last Friday. The police have been very good, our local Community PC (ex- CID) especially. My daughter is walking well, if carefully, but the medication she's been given is making her feel tired, she says - although I think this might be reaction to the whole thing.
I'm feeling much better than I did, thank you. He's a foul creature and I hope so very much that he receives the heaviest possible sentence.

So glad that he is in custody. I do hope that your daughter is able to get over this with your support.

{{Hugs }} to you both - such a dreadful thing to happen.

Marelli; I've only just seen this thread. I'm so sorry to hear what happened and join you in your anger.

Bless you . We're trying to be quite philosophical about it, really. After the first shock of it all, it's really now just a case of waiting to see what happens when he goes to court. We're in an area that has the usual troubles such as drugs etc (what area doesn't?) but this is the first incident where this type of weapon has been used in such a way. I hope that this will mean that some sort of example will be made when he does receive a sentence.

How absolutely awful, Marelli! Something like this will take a long time for all of you to get over, but you're strong and you'll be there for your daughter. Kindest thoughts and good wishes to you all. (And I hope they throw away the key!)

I hope they do, too, hummingbird. xx

The person who attacked my daughter in May this year has pleaded guilty to the offence. This means she doesn't have to appear in court and sentence has been 'deferred for reports'.
I'm so relieved for her that she doesn't have to appear, but some of you will know that she estranged herself from me for a number of years, allowing me back into her life when her grandson (my great-grandson) was born. She has broken away from me again, and I'm very, very upset, but just wanted you all to know the outcome, because you were so kind and supportive. It has been reported in the local press.

Marelli, I'm so sad for you that this breach with your daughter has recurred. Are you still in touch with your granddaughter and GGS? I do hope so and that this will create a bridge with your daughter.

Marelli That is very sad for you, I'm so sorry and I hope your dd has a change of heart very soon

Thank you anno. Yes, I'm still in touch with them, but unfortunately I don't see any reconciliation with my daughter now.
I'm trying so hard not to let myself become a victim now, but as before I think I would do anything to get her back again.

Oh, Marelli I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has parted from you again. I hope it's only temporary and the breach is soon healed.

Adjournment for reports often means prison is being considered, otherwise they can stand the case down on the day for a quick assessment.

Oh no, Marelli! I am so sorry to hear that your DD has broken away from you again, after everything you went through. Shoulders here to cry / lean on.

I think he'll go down, when.

so sad for you.

Thinking of you.

Marelli, I know exactly how it feels to have a daughter turn away from you. I hope that someday she will come to understand that you love and value her.
At least she has the comfort of knowing that her attacker has pleaded guilty - I hope he still gets a custodial sentence for such a cowardly act.

So very sorry to hear that Marelli, I know how much it meant to you when you were reconciled. I do hope it's temporary, perhaps a reaction to what has happened to her ((((hugs))))

So sad for you Marelli after being reconciled and the having to go through the pain again. Sometimes life is just shitty! for you. I hope she realises how much you love her and heals the rift she created.