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To be hooked and aghast at this story

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BreezyMintHiker · 17/04/2026 11:51

There’s a woman in Instagram called Lacey Tucker who is in the process of outlining her marriage/upcoming divorce story.

Basically met a bloke on Bumble who turned out to be a liar/conman/narcissist. He conned her out of every penny she had, threatened to take her children away…

Whats really shocked me is the victim blaming in the comments. From women 😮

Hooefully he’ll end up being named and shamed. Shes been admirably discreet about his identity so far. It’s pretty easy to find out who his mother is tbh so I don’t expect it’ll be long so hopefully other women will be al warned.

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NoCommentingFromNowOn · 17/04/2026 15:18

I’m a bit cynical here.

Any instagrammers know how much she will earn from instagram?

Itsmetheflamingo · 17/04/2026 14:57

Passaggressfedup · 17/04/2026 14:54

It's social media!!! I wouldn't jump and automatically believe everything she shares just because she is a woman!

It’s not a particularly unusual story. It’s abuse and gas lighting. Completely believable

Itsmetheflamingo · 17/04/2026 14:56

Yes she’s done one of those WTF did I marry series on insta- she’s a great speaker and it’s a terrible story, albeit sadly common or garden abuse.

its quite old I think though- I think she came back to the uk late last year? So not sure he’ll be “unmasked” now

Passaggressfedup · 17/04/2026 14:54

It's social media!!! I wouldn't jump and automatically believe everything she shares just because she is a woman!

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 17/04/2026 12:51

I think there’s a difference between being supportive, and highlighting red flags. I know anyone can be scammed, but there are certain ways you can safeguard yourself from some of them.
A comment along the lines of, that’s why I’d never introduce a new man to my DC, isn’t intended as victim blaming. It’s just a strategy that minimises risk.

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BreezyMintHiker · 17/04/2026 12:49

“Hooked” as in intrigued. Like “I’m hooked on that new TV series”.

Aghast as in shocked.

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BreezyMintHiker · 17/04/2026 12:48

I guess you’re right about her discretion. I suppose what I meant was “she’s far nicer than I am. I’d be shouting his name from the rooftops”.

She mentions his mother having been in prison in either her first or second instagram instalment. It’s pretty easy to search but I won’t name her on the off chance I’m wrong. But the details are easily google-able.

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MotherTuckinGenius · 17/04/2026 12:47

I’ve never heard of the term “hooked and aghast” is that a typo and should be “shocked” ?

ArtAngel · 17/04/2026 12:22

Well, sisterhood would include everyone who has worked out who he is warning other women about him.
So how is her discretion admirable?
Though the responsibility is his.
Who is his mother, OP?

Whatifitallgoesright · 17/04/2026 12:19

The myth of 'sisterhood' again. You can't really be surprised by the comments. After all we've had years of women happily sacrificing the safety of their female sisters on the alter of woke progressive policies.

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