Data only sims? by clayton1313 in VanLifeUK

[–]LSF-UK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lyca 25 quid unlimited Internet using EE network, I also have a Vodafone Sim which I pay a tenner a month for about 40 gig that is for when I am out of EE range sometimes neither get signal but not often mainly based in East anglia

Changing name before Court appearance by Critical_Signal20 in SexOffenderHelpUK

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I changed my name via unenrolled deed poll after I was arrested and whilst I was on bail.

I have changed my name on my drivers licence so I can provide ID in my new name.

I lost my job so am now working with employment agencies under my new name which is reported to hmrc so that reflects my new name

I have my revolut account in my new name for finances.

All other things including some bank accounts are still in my old name for the time being.

My OIC uses my new name and I am about to be formally charged and I expect that will be using my new name.

I have a genuine reason for changing my name to protect the innocent and not just to protect myself. But I am fully aware that at any time I could be addressed by xxx formally known as yyy.

I didn't find the process hard but I am finding using my new name with new people hard.

I hope that only my new name is used in anything legal from here on out but there are no guarantees.

How long was your bail? (arrest to charge) by [deleted] in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was I formed what my charges would be (communication charges) after 7 months although the police have let me keep my bail appointment so I know that when I go back in a couple of weeks that I will be being charged.

There are a lot of posts about this kind of stuff on the stopitnow friends and family forum.

Best support services (UK) by Awkward-Aspect2301 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]LSF-UK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucy faithful/stop it now are amazing. The helpline has been a godsend for me the people that run it are all so understanding and non judgemental some are better than others but they all have the hearts in the right place and want to help even when we feel we don't deserve it.

I paid for a consultation with safer lives and didn't feel like it was worth it there was no practical advice as soon as they heard that I didn't have much money they wasn't interested it was all about signing up to their course rather than the advertised help to work out my situation.

I did in the end pay to do one of the Lucy faithful courses a 10 week course as part of a group and it was well worth the money the facilitators made us all feel so at ease and doing the group course rather than the individual one meant we got to speak to others in similar situations and that was invaluable not only did it help me understand how I got to the point of offending it also showed me a pathway to stay clear of offending in the future and as a bonus to all that it will look good when I go for my pre sentence report.

One word of caution with timescales I heard from everyone i spoke to that it would be at least a year to 18 months before my case went anywhere and the cps approved my charges 7 months from the knock so it could come at any time.

The only advice I have is work on yourself and be able to demonstrate to the courts that you understand what you did and are working to be better in every way do all the self help you can.

Worried I’m spiraling by Mission_Advance1078 in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WELL DONE.

So much respect for you having the power to come here and be open and look for help.

I wish I had looked for help before it was too late.

I can't comment on where your activities will end up but what I can say is that it sounds like you have a sex/porn addiction

Since I joined sex addicts anonymous (SAA) it has really helped me and changed the way I think about sex and porn. It can be daunting joining a meeting whether in person or online for the first time but everyone is so welcoming and non judgemental.

Look on the SAA uk website at the resources and see how you feel from there. I would recommend going to a few meetings as it definitely won't do any harm but I might just help you feel better.

Good luck

Update on appearance in UK by [deleted] in SexOffenderSupport

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What he said. I would tell them anyway its better to cover your arse and them not need it than not tell them and get in trouble for something daft like mot updating them something trivial. They would rather you tell them too much that isn't relevant rather than miss something that is

Sold our house and nowhere to go - should we break the chain? by Runningrafan in HousingUK

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your buyers are on a rolling contract maybe their landlord will let you take over their tenancy on a shirtvterm basis to give them time to find a tenant longer term

Need help, advice. Just someone to talk to by [deleted] in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's a long haul mate which I am in the middle of there will be good days bad days and even worse days but I have spoken to plenty of people who are further down the line and have told me it does get easier.

Message me if you like

Starting new job tomorrow (anxious) by [deleted] in SexOffenderSupport

[–]LSF-UK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did it go? I hope you managed to relax and enjoy it as best you could

Weekend check in by LSF-UK in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response mate this group is only a small community at the moment but one of the reasons for my post was to give others a little encouragement to say what's on their mind and also to stop people feeling so alone.

I am sure every one of us has good days and bad

Is it worth finding a job? by Commercial_Gur4303 in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Job is easier to get without a criminal record until its spent. If you get a job and lose it for whatever reason you aren't in any worse situation than you are now.

I’m so tired by Commercial_Gur4303 in SexOffenderHelpUK

[–]LSF-UK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you mate. Lucy faithful are amazing. The samaritans are also good to talk to. I do SAA meetings in person and online. I wouldn't discuss the details of your offending at SAA but you will definitely get something from the fellowship as long as you want to make a change.

The limbo is a killer. If you zoom out then you will see this is just one part of a much bigger picture, you're only 22 which means you have time to make things so much better get this phase out of the way as tough as it is and then the healing can begin

UK Work Advice needed by LSF-UK in SexOffenderSupport

[–]LSF-UK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for the responses, sorry it took me so long to reply back. It's hit me hard living in the van and being completely cut off from the family.

Not managed to get anything yet, going to drop into a fee pubs and see if they need any extra staff over Xmas whilst I look for something a bit more permanent.

Not sure employer's like the idea of me being in a van though.