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AIBU to think Tattle Life should be shut down following Dr Jessica Taylors forensic research?

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TheWorthySeal · 18/04/2026 12:59

Dr Jessica Taylor has produced research that has shown tattle life relentlessly bullied, stalked, trolled and harassed a 16 year old child until she took her own life.

Isn't it time it was shut down?

A very brave article on the metro covers it well metro.co.uk/2026/04/18/upset-this-picture-a-young-girl-trolled-stalked-abused-28001760/

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TerrysChocolateFish · 19/04/2026 17:25

dinopool · 19/04/2026 14:45

She’s not at all - there are plenty of really educated people arguing that these medications are being abused and prescribed when they should not be. Joanna Moncrieff for example has strong doubts about the serotonin theory of depression and it really holds up.

what pisses people off who work in this area is she acts like she’s the only one who thinks this and all the people who work in mh are idiots who don’t know any better. They know. But their argument is if someone is suffering because their circumstances are awful, isn’t it kinder to give this medication to ease suffering if you’re honest about that being all it’s doing?

she doesn’t engage with these seriously and thinks she knows best, which is why she loses a lot of support.

She absolutely is. The fact that she's cribbing aspects of conversations that are already happening in mental health as though she's pioneering these thoughts, and has repeatedly put positive reactions on comments on her social media from folk she doesn't know who say they're coming off their meds because of her alarmist, self-aggrandising bs, is dangerous. I consider anyone who supports her to be either naive or waving as many red flags as she does.

Uricon2 · 19/04/2026 17:28

There have been so many of these 'one post wonder' threads under different (only post) usernames recently, all calling for the abolition of Tattle Life. I really find it hard to understand why the originator(s) can't see the pattern, that there may be a few supportive voices but most will a) be pointing out the repetition and b) that some people really do need calling out, especially if they monetise their kids.

I'm only aware of Sophie May Dickson and her 'photoshoot' beside her tragically dead daughter's coffin and everything else in the whole sad thing because of a thread started to denounce Tattle. Own goal.

dinopool · 19/04/2026 17:48

TerrysChocolateFish · 19/04/2026 17:25

She absolutely is. The fact that she's cribbing aspects of conversations that are already happening in mental health as though she's pioneering these thoughts, and has repeatedly put positive reactions on comments on her social media from folk she doesn't know who say they're coming off their meds because of her alarmist, self-aggrandising bs, is dangerous. I consider anyone who supports her to be either naive or waving as many red flags as she does.

I think there’s a line between encouraging people to hold their practitioners to account, challenge diagnoses (bpd is the big one she has a problem with and I 100% agree with her on that), and discuss long term medication needs with a range of drs rather than believing that they’re broken or the issue when they’ve been sexually abused, and actively encouraging women to come off their meds. I haven’t ever seen her encourage women to come off their meds. I have seen her work on bpd, which is arguably the modern day hysteria label, and I think that that is very important.

scoobydeedoo · 19/04/2026 17:55

On the face of it, what happened to this young girl sounds awful. I am not a member of Tattle and have only seen a handful of things on there. Out of curiosity I looked at her mum's Instagram page, because I didn't know who she was.

I don't doubt the heartbreak she is going through, but there is something so disturbing about the obviously posed picture of her standing by her daughter's coffin, and the picture of her posing with her youngest daughter in front of the coffin looking more like they were going for a night out than a funeral for your precious child. I don't understand why a private event like a funeral has to be put on social media, so obviously exploiting the death of your child for social media clicks.

Purpleppeach · 19/04/2026 18:10

dinopool · 19/04/2026 17:48

I think there’s a line between encouraging people to hold their practitioners to account, challenge diagnoses (bpd is the big one she has a problem with and I 100% agree with her on that), and discuss long term medication needs with a range of drs rather than believing that they’re broken or the issue when they’ve been sexually abused, and actively encouraging women to come off their meds. I haven’t ever seen her encourage women to come off their meds. I have seen her work on bpd, which is arguably the modern day hysteria label, and I think that that is very important.

A key issue with JT is the way she presents her views as if they are unique, which can lead people to distrust registered health professionals, which she is not. In reality, clinical psychologists have supported formulation-based approaches for decades, so this is not a new or isolated perspective.

She also makes broad claims that psychiatrists and psychologists are simply pathologising women, which overlooks the range of views and practices within these professions.

Tableforjoan · 19/04/2026 18:29

It’s always the same these posts pop up remind us to go read tattle and encourage those who have never heard of it to go read tattle.

The person mentioned then ends up pointing people to their thread in particular and well well well people learn the truth an it really should be a he’s banging moment for the grifter but it never is.

👋 to a certain couple of grifters who keep posting and exposing themselves while they do it 😘

Court documents you say. conceived in 'unusual circumstances' You say in court documents 😯😯

dinopool · 19/04/2026 18:35

Purpleppeach · 19/04/2026 18:10

A key issue with JT is the way she presents her views as if they are unique, which can lead people to distrust registered health professionals, which she is not. In reality, clinical psychologists have supported formulation-based approaches for decades, so this is not a new or isolated perspective.

She also makes broad claims that psychiatrists and psychologists are simply pathologising women, which overlooks the range of views and practices within these professions.

Yes I said that. Hundreds of people are arguing against the medical based model, and have been doing so for ages. She is not a new voice in this.

PILEALLTHEPILLSONTHEFLOOR · 19/04/2026 18:50

She's not a real doctor and no. I read every single page of the Princess threads and not a single insult was sent her way. Nothing but concern was ever expressed for that girl. The reason she croaked in foster care mind you is because she had a shit mum who was on drugs and prostituting herself and the reason the Mum is blaming Tattle is because she can't face her own guilt.

She is going to have a rude awakening at that inquest. It is not going to go her way.
ArachneArachne · 19/04/2026 18:55

I think you’ve misunderstood both ‘forensic’ and ‘research’.

PILEALLTHEPILLSONTHEFLOOR · 19/04/2026 18:56

NoisyHiker · 18/04/2026 15:10

Forgot to add:

This is vile.

after my husband and unborn baby died I looked like a sleepless homeless person in the funeral parlour. wtaf is this bullshit. can't even imagine posting the coffin. MAKE SURE U GET MY ARSE IN THE SHOT OF MY KIDS COFFIN. This is not what grief looks like

Butchyrestingface · 19/04/2026 19:05

Interesting first post to Mumsnet, @TheWorthySeal .

I don't post on Tattle and have never heard of this Sophie person or her daughter. I took a swatch at Sophie's insta just now and I can't imagine anyone was any more censorious of Sophie on there than they are on her own social media accounts.

Tattlers seem not to think much of Jessica from what I see, so I doubt they'll lose much sleep over her latest piece of 'research'.

Butchyrestingface · 19/04/2026 19:07

The photoshoot beside the coffin is really quite something.

ArachneArachne · 19/04/2026 19:08

Butchyrestingface · 19/04/2026 19:05

Interesting first post to Mumsnet, @TheWorthySeal .

I don't post on Tattle and have never heard of this Sophie person or her daughter. I took a swatch at Sophie's insta just now and I can't imagine anyone was any more censorious of Sophie on there than they are on her own social media accounts.

Tattlers seem not to think much of Jessica from what I see, so I doubt they'll lose much sleep over her latest piece of 'research'.

There was certainly an identically-phrased post some time ago. I remember the odd combination of ‘forensic’ and research’ when it made no sense in the context.

PILEALLTHEPILLSONTHEFLOOR · 19/04/2026 19:56

Just found out Sophie May Dickson is 32 and my jaw hit the floor. I thought she was 52.

AccordingToWhom · 19/04/2026 20:04

nois · 18/04/2026 14:44

I unfollowed her after reading some shocking misinformed posts of hers which I couldn’t believe were written by an actual psychologist. Does she have professional qualifications?

I only knew of her from twitter, where she was called out by a number of women. Interesting that Tattle has been documenting all her antics. Thanks, OP, I'll check out Tattle!

Allseeingallknowing · 19/04/2026 20:06

PILEALLTHEPILLSONTHEFLOOR · 19/04/2026 19:56

Just found out Sophie May Dickson is 32 and my jaw hit the floor. I thought she was 52.

Meow!

SerafinasGoose · 20/04/2026 09:35

Over40Overdating · 18/04/2026 23:23

As I’ve said above I am no fan of Tattle and from what I’ve read there are some vicious obsessives on there who rip people apart all day long. But there are also plenty of people on here who do the same.

I’ve read threads where women were blamed for being the victims of DV, others insulted because they wouldn’t take the advice of a stranger immediately and keep everyone updated in live time. Vulnerable women coming on to ask for advice being bullied and verbally kicked for fun by a clique of mean girls who seek to get a thrill from being ‘better’ than others. Exactly like the worst of Tattle. Arguably even worse as they are attacking real people in distress.

Anyone using this site whilst trying to be holier than thou about Tattle is being extremely hypocritical in not accepting that some users behaviour does not equal every users behaviour and if Tattle should be shut down for the behaviour of a minority so should MN.

And fully agree with a PP that ‘Dr’ Jess advocating that women with MH issues stop taking medication or engaging with mainstream psychiatric advice because there’s ’nothing wrong’ with them ‘except’ trauma is extremely dangerous and is preying on vulnerable women. There are people far more qualified than Dr LookAtMe who understand the impact of trauma on MH and how to support people through it. She’s a shameless grifter who has preyed on vulnerable women under the cover of being a victim and wanting to help others like her. The only thing she cares about helping is herself, to as much exposure as she can.

If you are so supportive of the forensic research of the good Dr @TheWorthySeal why haven’t you come back to defend her?

You are sure enough about the validity of her work to counter the negativity surely. Maybe let Jaimi know that her social media strategy still isn’t quite landing. Outside of the small bubble that hails Jess as a hero, there are far many more people with actual qualifications and experience to know an opportunistic conwoman when they see one. That’s not misogyny, or the medical establishment attacking her because they are being threatened or female victims being sidelined because no one cares, or trolling. It’s calling a bullshitter a bullshitter.

I can't comment with any degree of insight on the Tatler thing, having never seen the site. Yes, there is some vicious behaviour and persistent trolling on Mumsnet, and no small part of that comes from the 'manosphere', but there are some disgraceful comments posted to victims of male violence by women as well.

From the comments above there seems to be one major difference to me. One is a site whose sole purpose seems to be to troll and harass named individuals. If monetising children or child internet safety is the problem here then that's reprehensible and possibly even merits a report to social services. But there comes a point when relentless haranguing of particular individuals - who are also 'real' people - becomes as bad or sometimes worse than the behaviour which prompted this in the first place.

Conversely, this site is a parenting support site which is sometimes being misused. Importantly, it's also a grass roots pressure group which has resulted in political impetus to change some laws. It's enabled protest against exploitation of women (for eg., the aggressive marketing group targeting maternity wards). On occasion the site has highlighted valid world issues and brought about real impact and change. It's a huge site and of course not everyone appreciates these things, including those who hate women talking to one another about real issues that affect us. Arguably, it does need better moderation policies given how large it's become. It isn't faultless. But it isn't a site set up with the whole intention of harassing others.

You didn't personally mention the child abuse images targeted at this site, but I've seen reference to this above. Thankfully I didn't view the actual images, but I was around the next day and saw some of the fallout. This was a vicious and illegal trolling attack. Site members were universally horrified. All images posted to the site were blocked and moderated before cleared to post. Changes were made to the filters on the site, and the whole thing immediately became a police matter. The site founder posted regular updates to inform members what was happening. It should never have happened in the first place, but it was handled as responsibly as it could have been in the circumstances and as far as I know there has been no repetition.

As for 'Dr' Taylor: this is a woman with a PhD who qppears to have taken one basic premise - that PTSD/cPTSD are not necessarily best treated with medication like anti-depressants - but missed the important part of variation depending on the individual case. SSRI medication isn't the best for some people - I can't personally take it because of the soporific effect it has on me - but it's extremely valuable for others. Taylor appears to have taken these basic points and applied them as a blanket 'scientific' policy to all patients: what actual medical doctor doesn't know that individual bodies are different?

A maverick is very often a liability, cf. the 'Rt Hon' David Davis constantly interfering with what remains well beyond his political remit. People like this usually are usually liabilities, but when it comes to medical issues and seriously traumatised patients, they are actively dangerous.

Taylor can be a dubious practitioner, and Tatler can also be a radioactive forum deliberately set up with the sole end of haranguing named individuals to an alarming degree. The two things can be true at once.

ArabellaScott · 20/04/2026 10:57

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/04/2026 13:45

So just like MN then.

What a horrible thing to say.

RubiksCubes · 03/05/2026 18:00

Jess only takes on causes that make her look good. She doesn’t give a shit about women or children.

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