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Today on BBC - does anyone know the mum?

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Stellar Tue 10-Mar-26 08:57:53

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y2l0glqeyo

There is an article on BBC today which resonates with me as I was falsely accused of abuse of my AC despite the fact that I was a victim of childhood abuse myself.

I feel I went out of my way to ensure was never repeated with my AC, but there IS a disturbing trend of 'no family contact' amongst the younger generation fuelled by - in my opinion - 'anti' social media, where the bar for 'abuse' has really been lowered. One thing I was accused of was 'watering down orange juice'. I did this because I learned that giving concentrated orange juice can cause spikes in blood sugar which could eventually lead to type 2 diabetes.

If anyone might be on here that knows the mum I would love to reach out to her. I know exactly what she must be going through and this week in particular - approaching Mother's Day - is particularly difficult.

I know this is a long shot but you never know...

InRainbows Sat 14-Mar-26 18:57:51

It's always going to be difficult for survivors of any kind of abuse when there are those who will lie about it. It's a rare thing to lie about but not rare enough to do no damage and allow doubt. I think we have to take the stories at face value unless we see inconsistencies or evidence of wrongdoing on their part though because it is so very dangerous for victims if we don't.

Iam64 Sat 14-Mar-26 19:40:47

I agree InRainbows. Look at the so called grooming gang victims and the Epstein files

valdavi Sat 14-Mar-26 20:58:52

Lathyrus3

Just had to do a little Googling. His qualifications appear to come from

MMS World Wide Institute based in New York.

Dr Cherie will guide you through all the steps you need to become an accredited Coach.

I do think the BBC should have done this and perhaps added that the diplomas were from a distance learning centre.

Iam64 Sun 15-Mar-26 07:39:48

There’s a huge difference between on line courses and those accredited and taught in person at universities.

Smileless2012 Sun 15-Mar-26 09:04:50

I agree Iam and you're right valdavi that the BBC should have stated where he gained his 'qualifications'.

DiamondLily Sun 15-Mar-26 11:59:50

Shelflife

Watering down orange juice - for goodness sake !!! Does your AC think that is abuse !? You were probably correct orange juice definitely raises blood sugar.

Jeez, I watered down orange juice with the kids and GC’s.🤷‍♀️

So, I’m now an abuser?

Who knew? 😂

Seriously, it’s alarming that younger people take advice from others, like this. 🙄