A while back I had my Instagram account open. I use to want followers. I used the fact o was a single mum due to DV to advocate a persona and get followers. And then one day, I just looked around Instagram. And realised that it was full of the worst kind of people in life. Judgemental, two faced and bitchy liars. I realised some big IG’s posted on here quite often. They often would tear other women down. Give abuse. To make themselves feel better. After a feud with one writer, which got me a lot of attention but grief at the same time, I realised that it wasn’t who I am. I’m not going to be part of that. So I left. And it’s those same women today posting how sad they are for Caroline Flack under false names who actually tore her down. Where were you? Did you support? No.
Second point. Caroline Flack took her own life. But the CPS are not to blame. Yes they continued prosecute without the key witness. They pressed charged and took it to court. But it’s because we live in a 0 tolerance country for DV. The CPS will always pursue a case that is linked with DV. And thank bloody god they do. As a survivor of DV, I’m glad they do. To protect everyone. However, I don’t agree with how they have continued to deal with her, I think the British justice system and bail/remand or prior to court cases massively lets down those going through it. Caroline isn’t the only person who’s died whilst on bail. People take their own lives in remand/bail weekly. It isn’t something new. As humans we need to realise that all behaviour is communication and sometimes those who commit crimes or harm or abuse others need help. Not always. But sometimes. And In the case of Caroline I believe she needed help for a long time.
The fault is entirely with the British media and press, social media and people who think tearing others down makes them better! There’s a lot of people who I know will read this and yes it’s aimed directly at you. Every time you post, people read what you say. Once you put it down online it can be seen forever. We do not live in a kind society, we live in a society were we laugh at others misfortunes and bully the weak or kick people at their most vulnerable times. It knocks me sick the likes of Stephanie Davis crying on Instagram when they know full well they are no angel, you have been the bully. You have bullied. And it made you feel good at the time. There’s plenty of women “mourning” the loss of Caroline today, you’re making it about yourself. It’s not about Caroline, it’s not about me, it’s not about you. People are dying! Suicide is a real thing! We are the cause of it.
I hope one day it changes. But don’t believe it will.