Ian Wright: Home Truths
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I thought this programme about domestic violence a few days ago was really good.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vt7g/ian...
An example of where a "celebrity" presenting a programme was a real benefit because it showed that what you might see in the media isn't the whole story about someone.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vt7g/ian...
An example of where a "celebrity" presenting a programme was a real benefit because it showed that what you might see in the media isn't the whole story about someone.
Thanks for replying MonkeyMatt. It took me a couple of days to think of what to say in reply.
Anyway, thanks for your openness. I'm lucky that I've not been subject to the sort of issues that were described in the programme. But I have experienced some degree of mental pressure and I do know that trying to work through these sorts of things can bring rewards. I don't think that many (or possibly any) of us will find the golden ticket but I have certainly learned a couple of techniques that have changed the way I think and make me a happier person.
If you don't seek, you don't find. Good luck to you.
Anyway, thanks for your openness. I'm lucky that I've not been subject to the sort of issues that were described in the programme. But I have experienced some degree of mental pressure and I do know that trying to work through these sorts of things can bring rewards. I don't think that many (or possibly any) of us will find the golden ticket but I have certainly learned a couple of techniques that have changed the way I think and make me a happier person.
If you don't seek, you don't find. Good luck to you.
Was a good programme. Anything to highlight what some nippers have to deal with is a positive.
My own dad was an uneducated guy who worked on a building site and he would go v over the top with the discipline. He didnt know no better i guess.
He passed 3 weeks ago. And he mad thing is the morphine he was on and the way he was on it, Eyes bulging and unpredictable ness bought back bad memories. Especially when he tried to attack with with a walking cane! . Bless him . Morphine is a horrible drug to see someone on.
My own dad was an uneducated guy who worked on a building site and he would go v over the top with the discipline. He didnt know no better i guess.
He passed 3 weeks ago. And he mad thing is the morphine he was on and the way he was on it, Eyes bulging and unpredictable ness bought back bad memories. Especially when he tried to attack with with a walking cane! . Bless him . Morphine is a horrible drug to see someone on.
When Ian Wright said his mum was too old and frail to take part in the programme, the truth is probably too ashamed.
I never had the greatest childhood, brought (dragged) up by grandparents who were too old and impatient to be doing the job, but I was never subject to any sexual abuse or physical abuse beyond the odd hiding that many parents dished out in the 60s & 70s. So can't really complain. Plenty of verbal/emotional abuse, but fortunately my character was such that it was water off a ducks back, and not getting any affection didn't bother me one bit.
But I know a few people who had horrendous childhoods, miles worse than mine, who are to this day, running around and taking all kinds of crap off their now elderly parents, who were f
king useless parents anyway. I just don't get it. fk 'em I say. It's only a few strands of DNA, and not worth ruining your life over. Cut them out completely and move on, that's my mantra.
That aside, I fking love Ian Wright. Loved the way he played (although I hate Arsenal), and loved his passion for playing for England. Him talking about Sydney Pigden on Desert Island Discs was just fabulous stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplePNEU2PI
I never had the greatest childhood, brought (dragged) up by grandparents who were too old and impatient to be doing the job, but I was never subject to any sexual abuse or physical abuse beyond the odd hiding that many parents dished out in the 60s & 70s. So can't really complain. Plenty of verbal/emotional abuse, but fortunately my character was such that it was water off a ducks back, and not getting any affection didn't bother me one bit.
But I know a few people who had horrendous childhoods, miles worse than mine, who are to this day, running around and taking all kinds of crap off their now elderly parents, who were f
king useless parents anyway. I just don't get it. fk 'em I say. It's only a few strands of DNA, and not worth ruining your life over. Cut them out completely and move on, that's my mantra. That aside, I f
king love Ian Wright. Loved the way he played (although I hate Arsenal), and loved his passion for playing for England. Him talking about Sydney Pigden on Desert Island Discs was just fabulous stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplePNEU2PI
Edited by TwigtheWonderkid on Sunday 9th May 18:12
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Good post, Very true.Randy Winkman said:
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Good post, Very true.Christ, that's tough. I'd never really considered that scenario. I guess the love for the good parent has to trump the distain for the bad one. Like the law that says if one Siamese twin commits murder, they both have to go free
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