Duchess of Sussex the bullying has to stop.

OK I have missed a LOT

Sadly I can see that not many of you actually listened to the podcast. The podcast was about how women are treated when they have ambition. This thread is a great example of that.

The talk about the heater had nothing to do with the fire. It was an antidote on how mothers are held to a different standard. Even though she knew her baby was safe, as a first time mom she was rattled and wanted to go get her baby. She could not because she had royal duties.

Serena talked about when her baby got hurt and she had to play a tennis match instead of staying home. It was about the balance of the mother instinct and obligation due to jobs. Something that I would think all mother's on GN could relate to, though maybe not.

I am going to have to read this whole thread... I think I've missed something in the middle

Anniebach

Obviously

Why though Annie, you said something about those who so admire her ? Who ?

No one does well under constant attention and criticism

It's not like they can just go live a quiet life in a cottage somewhere either

No, I don't think so either.

Yes unfortunately

But I can't say I would have handled it all better in their position

I think that ship sailed long ago..........

I think you are right and keeping quiet is best too.

Once an argument begins, even with something small like a simple disagreement or misunderstanding, everything we see played out after that point are reactions.

They aren't always based on facts but on feelings.

If someone is involved in all that and has bad intent, they just get the ammunition they want.

Then you just see the media have an absolute field day blowing it up and suddenly everyone has an opinion or picks a side.

Much better to stay quiet and dignified in the face of that nonsense.

Hope that is what they do as I think they would have got more respect in the long run

Having a Canadian daughter-in-law, I do understand that the North American culture is very different to ours and I believe this goes a long way to contributing to these misunderstandings, ie saying and behaving in a particular way can be tantamount to the worst behaviour in the UK, and vice/versa - and I wanted to shout this to the Royal Family.

I think the Royal Family know now that keeping quiet is the best thing to do but this is not helped by the media at all.

I don't warm to Megan either and I don't know why. I can see how difficult her family is and the impact that probably has had... maybe she just hasn't found herself yet under all the extra pressure

Calendargirl

I’m reading the ‘Revenge’ book by Tom Bower.

If what he writes is anywhere near the truth, (and I think it is), I don’t think we need to be concerned about Meghan being bullied.

Harry maybe.

Meghan comes across as a lady who can definitely deal with any bullying, and is not averse to dishing it out herself.

Well, I don't think Tom Bower is very keen on Meghan
(An understatement)

It might be necessary to have a tub of Maldon's nearby.

So do you think Megan is pulling the strings and has ropes him in?

I kind of think that BUT obviously only from things the press have said/printed. I dont know if I feel sorry for Megan being ripped in shreds by the press, I really dont know..... I just cant make a concrete decision, but its Harry that I am leaning towards....

I mean he has lost soooooo much, he was adored by the British public, could do no wrong...

He is known as a very thorough journalist, he certainly gave
names of many sources.

Well, as they confuse criticism with bullying, they probably will.

I’m reading the ‘Revenge’ book by Tom Bower.

If what he writes is anywhere near the truth, (and I think it is), I don’t think we need to be concerned about Meghan being bullied.

Harry maybe.

Meghan comes across as a lady who can definitely deal with any bullying, and is not averse to dishing it out herself.

Obviously

Obviously not getting an answer.

The worst culprit was banned Lathyrus. I find it interesting that known and proven bullies are frequently the first ones to call out others on their bullying behaviour. Maybe it's instant recognition of how badly they behaved and they're ashamed of it and want to stop others behaving in the same way? Who knows?

Well I said it before and I say again... I feel very sorry for Harry.

Megan I have no concrete view on but Harry yes, look at allllll he has lost, turned his back on. Yes, we can only go by what the press feed us and going by that alone, I have the upmost sympathy for him.

It would be hilarious if Megan and Harry were reporting gransnet goings on

Sometimes ?

I don't think bullies generally know they are bullying

Oh I think they know fine well that they're bullying others; they're usually repeatedly called out on it but justify it to themselves and their group as "not meaning it maliciously, it's just a bit of fun, can't you take a joke?" On GN they get banned for it.

I expect the royal family were glad of Meghan's departure and happy to maintain a dignified silence. She needs them far more than they need her.

Recollections may vary. Best riposte ever.