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Meghan Markle interview

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Sarahsquareddd · 18/10/2019 15:35

“No one has asked if I was ok” (alight msiqiote but typing on phone)

What are people’s thoughts? Good on her i think but equally she can leave public eye

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HotChoc10 · 19/10/2019 07:44

"she has her own money" so why is she spending ours doing up her house? The whole family are grubby little thieves.

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 07:48

"she has her own money" so why is she spending ours doing up her house?

Why do you just single her out? She’s married to PH, it’s his house too.

BilboBercow · 19/10/2019 08:00

Do people actually realise that just because someone chooses a high profile role, doesn't mean that people should be able to say whatever they like about them?

Or that people who are rich attractive and privileged can't feel sad or even struggle with their mental wellbeing?

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Silvercatowner · 19/10/2019 08:12

I would rather save my empathy for those who don’t have their own yoga studio, no full time job and an army of nannies

This.

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 08:29

Do people think your life is made because you have a nanny and a yoga studio? That you’re impervious to anything, that nothing at all upsets and hurts you?

Are people really that thick?

Hey1256 · 19/10/2019 08:34

*Do people think your life is made because you have a nanny and a yoga studio? That you’re impervious to anything, that nothing at all upsets and hurts you?

Are people really that thick?*

Yes people are both thick and very jealous.

It's jealousy that makes people say things like this.

Because you have a banal and yoga studio I like the rest if us it somehow means the trade off for that must be that you never get upset or complain about anything. Total rot

TartanTexan · 19/10/2019 08:36

They can afford private psychologists, counsellors etc to really help them get some relief & can bring in army of support, plan a careful strategy going forward with a crack team.

We should be empathetic but knowing the utter isolation and devastation of those families on the wait list for the above, as they see it she is supported in a way they can only dream of. This makes mustering sympathy harder.

Hey1256 · 19/10/2019 08:36

We can all sit here and say "it's all right for her, she's got nannies, housekeepers, money, private jets etc,"

Also none said this after the Jesy Nelson documentary.

Should Jesy just piss off because million of teenage girls would die to be in her position in the biggest girl band in the country and millions in the bank so she just shut the fuck up?

No one said that, everyone had the upmost sympathy for her.

Funny that

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 08:39

They can afford private psychologists, counsellors etc to really help them get some relief & can bring in army of support, plan a careful strategy going forward with a crack team

FFS listen to yourself. How about people not being utter twats and stop with the bullying and nasty jibes eh?

Hey1256 · 19/10/2019 08:44

I just thought oh poor thing, she's finding things difficult with her millions in the bank, servants cleaners security and a nanny. How the hell does she think normal mums feel

This type of comment is disgusting.

Shall we start comparing moaning mothers in the U.K. to those in countries where there is no running water, food or electricity? Shall we all just shut the fuck up about our problems because there are people in way, way worse situations than us. In which case no one in this country should be complaining about a damn thing.

You really think Struggling mothers in the U.K. have it worse than all?

Absolutely pathetic. Listen to yourself.

TartanTexan · 19/10/2019 08:46

I am supportive of them & empathetic but I have seen the utter devastation of those that need help that isn’t being offered to them first hand. families on their knees unable to cope, if they had their resources it would make an unimaginable difference.

Sometimes they receive emergency respite & they brighten and life seems bearable only for all they have been promised to be withdrawn again.

TartanTexan · 19/10/2019 08:47

I am not talking about struggling mothers to be clear but those whose families are seriously afflicted re: mental health.

stairway · 19/10/2019 08:49

You are never going to get people to say only nice things about Meghan Markle. Immense privilege will always make people jealous and bitter, especially when it’s not earns like the royal family. If they want less intrusion and less attention then they have to live a quieter life. Less celebrities, less private jets etc.

TartanTexan · 19/10/2019 08:53

Maybe, MM speaking up in the way she has will help those I am talking about if a campaign can be galvanised to get the resources & funding to those who need it & we’ll see the changes we need.

Gimmechipschocolateandcake · 19/10/2019 08:54

My thoughts are 'poor little rich girl' and 'suck it up sweetheart '

WhoKnewBeefStew · 19/10/2019 08:55

I'm not sure about the whole 'it's difficult being a woman' 'vulnerable being pregnant' 'vulnerable being a new mum' 'difficult being a newly wed' these are things all women deal with on a daily basis!

I've had 1dc and adopted 1, I know it's not easy, but very few of my friends and family have ever spoke like she did. She has her own challenges, the same as we all do. I just feel she was touting for sympathy by dealing with things we all have to. Yes the negative media attention must be horrific, but we ALL have our crosses to bear. I'm just not sure I believed her.

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 08:57

My thoughts are 'poor little rich girl' and 'suck it up sweetheart

Another hard of thinking person right there. Must be a struggle in life to have no empathy and understanding of anyone different to you.

HotChoc10 · 19/10/2019 08:59

@NoSauce I said 'the whole family' I didn't single her out.

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 09:03

No, you said "she has her own money" so why is she spending ours doing up her house?

That is singling her out.

HolyChickpea · 19/10/2019 09:13

I sympathise because the way the media hound them must be awful and parenthood is tough. But I just don't find her genuine at all, even in that interview.

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CallmeAngelina · 19/10/2019 09:22

"Being a mother is the hardest job in the world."
Erm, no. It really isn't.

stairway · 19/10/2019 09:41

They have security to deal with the crazies though. Anyone doing anything or saying anything illegal will face the heavy hand of the law. Their healthcare means they will no doubt out live us all anyway, even with the security threat.
If she was my friend I’d tell her that yes the media are bullies but if you are more discreet they will loose interest. That would be my advice.

KUGA · 19/10/2019 09:44

She`s an actress.

NoSauce · 19/10/2019 09:45

She`s an actress

And? That doesn’t mean she’s a robot.