Sally Clarke has died....

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Poor poor woman... how awful for her family after all they went thru...

Sorry, what I meant was that although on the whole there has been a lot of support on this thread, there have been some not in the vein of support (eg Corkgirl). I merelywanted to remind everyone to "pleasethink" whilst we are debating the issues of what has happened, please remember there are real people behind this tradgedy who are hurting and may see whathas been written. Just feeling it more as I am in the position of knowing a bit more.

corkgirls posting was awful.

I dont think it needs to be said otherwise though, sorry.

I think we are all being as tactful as possible, whilst being both horrified utterly sympathetic to the circumstances surrounding the whole episode.

ah x posts.

QV a couple of Corkgirl's posts still remain.

PleaseThink, I've just read Sally's obituary in the Telegraph and although it is kindly and sympathetic, it goes into a lot more detail about her alcoholism than anyone on this thread has. The debate between Caligula and Psycho is not at all disrespectful of Sally, her husband or their family - it's just a debate about attitudes in the medical profession.

I havent checked COV - but i did say her posts were awful, and they were. I think we all acknowledged that. The latter debate going on is not disrespectful IMVHO.

I agree and what's more I believe the sentiments on this thread overwhelmingly indicate a horror of what has happened to this poor woman and her family and an urgent need to understand.

People can choose to read or ignore what they like but there is no way this thread is disrespectful or demeaning. Quite the contrary.

It's a very important discussion which should be had not just here but all over the country. Far better to reflect and learn from this terrible set of events than to brush it under the carpet. Now that truly would be offensive and disrespectful.

CG was rounded on and discreditted very swiftly.

A media report is one thing, however a discussion on a forum for/about parents will be far more upsetting if it is read, that is all I am saying.

Well, I don't see why. Frankly I get fed up with people trying to quash quite proper discussion on mumsnet. Reporting abusive posts is one thing, but browbeating posters to stop discussing things is out of order.

Absolutely MrsPG.

It's too important a subject to be hushed up. SC deserves better. Women need to speak out about this sort of thing otherwise it'll never be understood and mistakes will be repeated.

OK. As I said I am a regular on this forum, and have been for about 2 years. I have changed my "name" for this as I am personally more aware. I am not trying to dictate what you can or can't say/debate, just requesting (as I know what is going on right now a bit more than most of you) that you all go easy on the discussions.

Look, if you see a post that you think is offensive, then report it. Okay?

agree with you mrspg et al.

I agree the wider issue should be discussed. However as PT has said perhaps the personal issues shouldn't. This must be very raw for the family, and to read opinions about personal behaviour etc is IMO unecessary heartache a this point in time.

Then perhaps that discussion should be taken to another thread.

If you want to steer threads in certain directions then do so in your posts but please don't dictate to others what and where they ought to be posting. It's very irritating.

Good night.