I need some advice

Cory1971 - 7 Jun 17 11:10 PM

james gtr manchester - 6 Mar 17 8:36 PM

Hi,

I'm really struggling at the minute with isolation and loneliness.

Ever since I've been convicted for the download of indecent images of children i'm struggling to maintain a healthy balance of social life.

I spend every day worrying about who I socialise with and how my crime might impact them. I worry about being invited to events that I can't attend, about if I become friends and they have children then I have to disclose. I worry about where I can socialise, if there could be any issues with my SHPO. I celebrated my birthday last week, and thought about ending my life. I'm really struggling to maintain an even keel, I've given up even looking for work as I see it a waste of time.

It does get better and guess what you are not alone, my offence was nearly 5 years ago now and knock on the door was 6, there are many good things that have come out of this and because of the chance my new employer gave me 3 years ago I have never been happier, it will get better and don't treat you SOR as a ball and chain, you will lose friends the true ones will stick by you, those that don't you don't need, those who sit on moral high horses always have sugar lumps with you. I am not far from Manchester so to me a meet for a coffee is no problem, stay in touch and chin up.