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add here! Sue Blackmore When the invitation first came I decided not to go. I felt faintly sick just thinking about the place and thought I would only be upset if I went back - having not been there since a disturbing visit a few years after we left. However, Clare and Kristian between them persuaded me and, with much trepidation, I went. As I arrived in the main car park I did feel sick, and shaky, But then I saw Jane Small getting out of her car and several others rushed up, and we were instantly chatting. To my sadness (for them) and relief (for me) I learned that I was far from alone in having terrible memories and lasting fears. That day did SO much to clear them away and put them in perspective. "After all" as I said to myself "it's only a school." I am no longer frightened to go there and face the past. It was really wonderful seeing so many old friends again. Rosemary Gibbs (Rosie Bland) I had been back to Q once before since the day I
left, which felt very strange. It was very strange and some
sort of Open Day so my whole family went including parents, sisters,
partners down to sons, daughters, nieces and nephews. This was my second time and I think the thought of
meeting up with old friends over rode any feelings of apprehension I
may have had. My memories of Q were OK - not great, but not
awful either, and it was reassuring, if rather sad, to realise that
some people had such strong negative feelings about their time
there. Maralyn has been in touch since that day, and we have
busily been leaving messages on each others answer machines so far -
maybe we will actually get to speak soon! I am hoping to either call or send some emails soon to keep in touch. It was such a wonderful day that I would hate to let newly formed contacts slip again.
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