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Am I right to be annoyed.

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  • esmy
    esmy Posts: 1,341 Forumite
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    Hi Hazel.

    Have you told your younger sister about the threats/texts? Would it be worth giving her a call just for support till your boyfriend gets home?

    And you have absolutely done the right thing here....for your nieces.
  • Ich_2
    Ich_2 Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    I would keep Social Services informed about these threats as well, it will give them further insight into the case!
  • stiltwalker
    stiltwalker Posts: 1,319 Forumite
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    Stay strong Hazel - you have done the right thing and by saying she can get her drug dealing friends involved your sister has proved this! SS can provide wonderful help in dealing with all sorts of issues, it is a shame they are always perceived so negatively (I would actually welcome their involvement - as the parent of 2 disabled kids I'm am actively seeking to get the involvement of the disabled child team ATM). Please do not hesitate to call the police again if necessary - that is what they are there for.

    Stay safe and take care. X
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    Thank you. I can't tell my younger sister as she will panic about things and thats the last thing I want.

    So I should show the texts to the social services? Im scared to look at my phone.Just incase theres more texts :(

    I don't want to waste the police's time. I'm positve they have more important things to sort.
  • emsywoo123
    emsywoo123 Posts: 5,440 Forumite
    Hazel_ wrote: »
    Thank you. I can't tell my yonger sister as she will panic about things and thats the last thing I want.

    So I should show the texts to the social services? Im scared to look at my phone.Just incase theres more texts :(

    I don't want to waste the police's time. I'm positve they have more important things to sort.

    How can I put this-you have come across so capable and confident since taking the children back, but you seemed scared of your sister initially. Please focus on remaining strong and not being pushed about.

    Easy for me to say from the comfort and distance of my sofa!

    Look at your phone-wait til your BF gets in maybe? Contact the police if you need to-they won't come if they have something more urgent, but a) they might not and b) it builds a clear picture if you need it in the future.

    And keep,posting if you are finding it helpful :)
  • victory
    victory Posts: 16,188 Forumite
    the welfare of the kids is not wasting police time
    misspiggy wrote: »
    I'm sure you're an angel in disguise Victory :)
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    I am finding it easy to post on here. I know I have to do it for the kids, Just wish it was easier.
  • emsywoo123
    emsywoo123 Posts: 5,440 Forumite
    Hazel_ wrote: »
    I am finding it easy to post on here. I know I have to do it for the kids, Just wish it was easier.

    The kids are *very* lucky that you are actually doing something. So many would turn a blind eye.
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    Thank you :)

    Just hope they appreciate it in a few years when they understand
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    He is home, Feel a bit better :)
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