Stranger than fiction
A profoundly disturbing case. It’s a shame that the podcast is taking a very biased view in favour of the perpetrators. A more balanced reporting would provide a more compelling and fair dissection. The podcast takes a damning view of the mental health system and although a healthy level of criticism is justified, I do worry that listens who have experienced their own childhood trauma will go away from this podcast questioning the validity of their own experiences scared to seek professional help. My position is still firmly in favour of the victim. It is a very unbelievable case but as they saying goes, life can be stranger than fiction.
LazyDaisy3 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/24/23
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marlon renfro via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/29/23
This is a worryingly biased podcast- from episode one there is very much a tone suggesting the victim is making the story up and the parents are completely innocent. Unsure of what the truth is however the podcast is so far very one sided and using the victims mental health to discredit her. Even...Read full review »
Teddythedog1994 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/01/23
So disappointing and dangerous to victim blame and to undermine the victim’s allegations. Started listening but have stopped and won’t return. Very one sided and tone is really damaging to victim survivors of sexual abuse of any kind.
T2912 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/06/23
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