Oh Bath I don't know what to say - you are normally the one giving us such wonderful advice. I can't believe that Verity has been doing this stuff - she always seemed to have her head screwed on straight. It must be doing your head in? Alarm on the door? What has led to this behaviour? I wish I could do or say something that would help but just know that we are hear to help in anyway. Even if you just want to vent! Boarding school doesn't sound like such a bad idea under the circumstances - might be exactly what she needs, to get away from these idiots she is hanging around with. Didn't she have aspirations to be a police officer? That will certainly go down the drain if she wants to continue to hang around these people or person. You do need the support of family and its wonderful you have such good support in your sister and aunt/uncle.

Good for you getting your learners again. My GF renewed her's so many times and finally got her licence at age 37. She doesn't drive very far but enough to get her around. I'm sure you'll do great.

Your nan will be so pleased to see you I'm sure.

Please don't worry about anything else other than your family - we miss you too!

Sounds like you need another box of Cacao chocolates about now! Please let me know if there is anything I can do.