In this powerful and emotional episode, a loving son shares his six-year ordeal as a former carer for his mother, who suffered from vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He courageously details the systemic failures and lack of accountability within the safeguarding systems meant to protect vulnerable individuals.
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00:00 Introduction and Initial Connection
00:41 Background and Mother’s Abuse
02:15 Challenges with Legal and Social Systems
06:25 Financial Exploitation and Health Crisis
10:01 Struggles with Authorities and Legal Loopholes
12:55 Desperation and Seeking Help
19:19 Confronting the System and Seeking Justice
22:32 Ongoing Battle and Systemic Failures
27:31 Isolation and Legal Complications
32:09 Final Attempts and Continued Struggles
48:59 Challenging the System: Fighting for Mum’s Rights
49:39 The Gravy Train Stops: DWP Cancels Benefits
50:17 Reconnecting with Mum: A Heartbreaking Encounter
51:20 Legal Battles: Taking the Abuser to Court
52:13 A Traumatizing Court Experience
56:10 Health Deterioration and Care Home Neglect
57:59 A Twist of Fate: Hospitalization and Sepsis
59:56 End of Life: A Controversial Decision
01:01:49 Aftermath: Funeral and Legal Complications
01:07:21 Ongoing Struggles: Fighting for Justice
01:12:57 Systemic Failures: Lack of Safeguarding
01:21:38 DARVO: Recognizing the Tactics of Abusers
01:23:36 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Journey