Monthly Archives: January 2012

Frances has had visitors this week. The social worker came round and confirmed that Frances and Mia were ‘off the list’. She was, apparently, happy with the way things were going and didn’t think there was any need for continuing … Continue reading →

“Morning Len,” says Ruth’s text this Saturday morning. “Just letting you know I am outside Frances’ flat as her and Mia are starring in the Reclaim film this morning…” Ruth heads the ‘mentoring-and-much-more’ youth project that Frances attended when she … Continue reading →

[... continued] Hassan had been wondering where she was. He needs to go out. Frances assures him she’ll be back soon. I’m giving her a lift. In the car Frances passes on her good news. Her social worker has closed … Continue reading →

I get to her college with time to sit. They all look so young, so fashionable, even the staff. No! Both hands down the front of your already descending pants is surely not a good look. I resist the urge … Continue reading →

Apart from the news about her mum, the festive season has been good to Frances. We’ve been missing each other for about ten days but today I manage to get her on the phone and she sounds upbeat with real … Continue reading →