An 82-year-old woman has been taken from her own home, placed at a distance, and cut off from her son, her friends and her regular caregivers. To date, no one has shown why — or on whose authority.
This is a factual, ongoing account of what has happened and of the legal steps being taken, with urgency, to bring Trudy home.
Together for Trudy: the effort to bring her home
Her son, her family, her friends and her regular caregivers are joining forces to bring Trudy home. Witness statements have been gathered, legal counsel engaged, and no one is giving up.
- 10 Jul 2026 · ¶ 04:00 read
A hearing without us — and without her voice
On 10 July 2026 a court hearing took place about Trudy's situation. Her son was not summoned or informed, and Trudy says she was unable to make her own voice heard. The family is having the process reviewed by counsel.
- 9 Jul 2026 · ¶ 03:00 read
The people who know her are standing up
The neighbours, friends and regular caregivers who have known Trudy for years are rallying. They know how she lived — independently, lucid, surrounded by care — and they want her back where she belongs.
- 8 Jul 2026 · ¶ 05:00 read
Cut off from her own son — being challenged with urgency
Trudy (82) is being completely shielded from her son, her friends, and her regular caregivers. Her phone has been taken, all contact is routed through one person, and no one will show the legal basis. Her son is pursuing urgent legal action. A factual account of 8 July 2026.
- 7 Jul 2026 · ¶ 04:00 read
Formal demands sent — the clock is running
On 7 July 2026 formal urgent demands were sent to the care organisation involved and to the Municipality of Gouda, with a hard deadline. Specialist legal assistance has now also been engaged.
- 7 Jul 2026 · ¶ 04:00 read
Trudy now: closed admission, missing care, and the steps taken
A factual account of Trudy's situation on 7 July 2026: her forced admission, concerns about her medical care, and the legal steps now under way.
- 7 Jul 2026 · ¶ 05:00 read
Formal urgent request to the Municipality of Gouda for the documents
The family has formally and urgently asked the Municipality of Gouda for a copy of the emergency order and the medical declaration. What was requested, and the legal deadlines that apply to a compulsory admission under the Wzd.
- 6 Jul 2026 · ¶ 03:00 read
6 July 2026: what happened that day
A factual account of 6 July 2026 — the day an 82-year-old woman was taken from her own home against her will. Recorded from Trudy's own account.