Finally got my Mumsnet login sorted and waited my 24hrs in the isolation tank because I need to delurk and say thank you, SO MUCH for this space, and these threads. Particular thanks to @nauticant and @ickky for keeping this behemoth afloat. Oh and Tribunal Tweets - such an important service you guys provide. I know there was a tiny push for the tweets to be re-posted here in a separate thread, but for me I needed the commentary, the shared WTAFs, the speculation on who should play whom in the movie version of all this. It helped anchor the tribunal in reality, and I think that’s vital - this is not something remote, happening to other people. It’s here and it’s happening to us.
I peaked some time ago, courtesy of an ROGD child (who, fingers, toes, eyes, tits and everything else crossed, is now safely out the other side, though I do live in eternal fear). I researched and researched and came across Hannah Barnes and Helen Joyce, and somewhere along the way I read (heard?) an interview with someone (I feel like it was Graham Linehan) who was asked why the UK was so terfy, and he said “Mumsnet”. And it’s true - you are the loveliest, viperiest, rights hoarding dinosaurs anywhere on the interwebs. I am endlessly impressed by the cogent arguments, the informed commentary, and the real thoughtfulness of everyone on here - by which I mean the sort of thoughtfulness that takes on board all information and is prepared to change course in the face of new facts. Truly, this is a magical place and I have found such comfort here when I was really low and angry and in despair.
But I may lose you all when I say: the Caramel Wafer is the superior Tunnock’s confectionery, and I will brook no discussion on this matter.