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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 592539" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I understand wanting someone with you as it is a lonely and scarey presentation to make. Yes, I have been there done that. In the Courtroom the Judge heard all the cases except easy child/difficult child's and then announced that I had permission to speak. As I sat there waiting I saw so many kids called to the podium alone with only an overworked Public Defender attempting to pull out the correct file for each name. Some of the minority families had three or four people sitting there in support of their family member...praying silently and nodding or shaking their heads. The longer I sat the more confident I became and I was happy not to have the distraction of companionship. You are speaking from your heart</p><p>just as you are speaking the truth. Do make sure to not quickly read. Look at the Judge occasionally, Read/speak as you would with an acquaintance or friend...slowly, sincerely and with some visual contact. Give it your best shot</p><p>and then remember the Serenity Prayer. I will be sending loving, caring, supportive thoughts your way. DDD</p><p></p><p>PS: In our Court system you have to request permission to speak before the Court day begins and I doubt that any movement (such as getting on your knees) would be allowed as it is a nontraditional stance. Verbally you could reference it but I advise not really taking that action as it could be seen diffrently than you hope. Hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 592539, member: 35"] I understand wanting someone with you as it is a lonely and scarey presentation to make. Yes, I have been there done that. In the Courtroom the Judge heard all the cases except easy child/difficult child's and then announced that I had permission to speak. As I sat there waiting I saw so many kids called to the podium alone with only an overworked Public Defender attempting to pull out the correct file for each name. Some of the minority families had three or four people sitting there in support of their family member...praying silently and nodding or shaking their heads. The longer I sat the more confident I became and I was happy not to have the distraction of companionship. You are speaking from your heart just as you are speaking the truth. Do make sure to not quickly read. Look at the Judge occasionally, Read/speak as you would with an acquaintance or friend...slowly, sincerely and with some visual contact. Give it your best shot and then remember the Serenity Prayer. I will be sending loving, caring, supportive thoughts your way. DDD PS: In our Court system you have to request permission to speak before the Court day begins and I doubt that any movement (such as getting on your knees) would be allowed as it is a nontraditional stance. Verbally you could reference it but I advise not really taking that action as it could be seen diffrently than you hope. Hugs. [/QUOTE]
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