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Dearest Trudi

I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and Benjamin today. We will never forget him, or the government's criminal actions that led to this unspeakable tragedy.

We will see justice done.

Much love

Abs XXX

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As Abi says good grief Jan. What a ridiculous system how do they expect Margo to attend a normal school? If they can't find a special needs school to take her, is there any way of going under the definition of homeschooling and then looking at any possible financial help to pay for a tutor? I maybe talking nonsense btw I have no idea.

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This is very upsetting to hear how Jan's son, Margo and the family are being treated. Jan my heart goes out to you and your family and I wish you all the best fighting this broken system and getting the help Margo needs.

Beautiful poem Abi and beautifully read, very apt for the times.

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Thank you for reading this Abi. And special poem.

Jan, I am so sorry. What self-serving and utterly callous behaviour . Joining everyone here in sending you strength and love. Big hugs to Margo.

❤️❤️❤️

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Jan's story leaves me speechless. We now live in a society where NOTHING works anymore. This would not have happened years ago. Society looked after each other. Where are the bloody clergy in these situations???? Too busy trying to save the planet!!! 🤬 It seems the most desperate and needy are no longer worth the effort to these institutions. The utter wretchedness of these institutions should hang their heads in shame. Love to Jan and her family 🇦🇺

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Hello Abi and friends..

Yes, once again sweltering but we've had it in years past, so why put the fear of God into everyone, on MSM ( as usual ) ..

Agreed with your comments on the stupid , hopeless masks, to hear doctors going on about them and urging them be worn, sickens me!

Heartbreaking issue from Jan re her granddaughter Margot and her worried parents, this disgusting country gets worse by the day. I do hope she will be found a suitable nearby school placement. Fight, and fight again.

Giggling re your "getting wigs for" new characters on Twat etc.

Your poem was thought provoking and raised awarenesss of what's going on globally right now.

Now the TV is waffling on about lack of water, standpipes etc. For goodness sake SHUT UP, it's happened before and it will happen again. The planet does what it always does!

Temperature tomorrow here on Suffolk/Norfolk border is forecast to be around 23c, much more comfortable.

Love and best wishes to everyone who pops on here, and catch you all soon..

Jan xx

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Jan, I am so sorry to hear the struggles your family is facing at the moment, Margo deserves an education and has a right to be taught in a school that can meet her needs. It’s hard enough having a disabled child without going through this unnecessary stress, I really hope this situation is resolved before September. I have experienced similar difficulties with my son who has Cystic Fibrosis, obviously it’s not on the same scale but I can empathise with your family and understand the frustration you feel. Sending all my love and keep us updated.

Excellent poem Abi, I felt it tied in nicely after Jans letter there’s a message for us all there!

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Apologies,

Jan, may I also recommend that your son has a copy of the schools inclusion policies, should they have them.

Margo clearly met their criteria initially, I’d want to know, what changed, when and why?

Good luck with it all.. #GOTEAMMARGO!!

💪💪💕💕

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Evening all

I am incandescent with rage for Jan and her family. Every child has the right to an education. Poor Margo.

Contact the governors at the school and the local education dept at the council.

I’ve come across this so many times.

If we can do anything, let us know.

Give Margo a cuddle from us all, how dare they treat her this way!

I worked with SEN children of all ages within the education system and the things I’ve seen and heard still stay with me.

When you have a child with additional needs, as a parent , you have to fight for bloody everything, from getting a suitable wheel chair, to getting your home adapted.

The whole system is abhorrent and as you can guess from my response, I am enraged how these beautiful children are treated and deliberately excluded from all aspects of life.

There’s a wonderful school near me who get outstanding reports, this should be for all schools catering for children with disabilities and additional needs.

Sending love to you all Jan 💕💕💕

Wow!! That poem was powerful.. A thing with a face 😞

Nice to hear that you’re a bit brighter today Abi.

Have a great evening everyone.

Oh nearly forgot , sunny and warm in Leicestershire Peter 😉👍

💕

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Always good to hear your podcasts Abi. Your a voice of sanity in an insane world! Of course we will win. We always do!. So sorry to about your situation Jan. How uncaring and cruel they have been. Hope everything works out very soon.

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I hope your son is in a good school and thriving, bless him.

You battle with the schools, their appointed one on one hours which the child is entitled to, I know of a child having to be out of school due to their ‘helper’ hadn’t had relevant training to use a hoist!

It’s terrible and appears not to improve.

😞💖

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