this post was submitted on 04 Jul 2024
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Hello new Lemmy friends!
Word on the street tells us our community is regularly making it the all page. While this is very cool news to hear, we can see how the sudden emergence of our posts in your feed might feel jarring and probably raises some questions. And also how, without knowing the backstory, our community might appear less than virtuous, so here’s a very brief introduction which hopefully will clear a few things up.
The woman we’re discussing is a body positive influencer and media personality who has gained fame and wealth by lying, manipulating, exploiting her children for content, plagiarizing BIPOC creators and blaming her BIPOC content editor for it (thereby ruining her career), among other things. Her fraudulent behavior is no different (I’d argue worse) from the likes of Jay Shetty (google him if you don’t know who he is or what he did). She’s the latest in a long line of grifting influencers who are abusing their power, taking advantage of their position and exploiting their followers. The difference is that she’s Canadian. Our laws around social media and advertising aren’t as clear (and where they are she’s disobeyed them), add to that, our mainstream media has protected her from those who’ve tried to expose her grift and silenced/intimidated anyone who’s tried to speak out.
Our Reddit sub was taken down due to reports of copyright infringement, which is unfounded and categorically untrue as no one ever tried to steal her work and pass it off as their own. The mods have made an appeal. While at first glance it may seem like we’re just “shitting on her” the sub has been more devoted to investigation and posting proof of her lies than just bitching for the sake of bitching. The reality is that she’s hurt, manipulated and let down a lot of people. She stole intellectual property and employment, caused mental distress and has repeatedly told lies to boost engagement and profit off her audience, so people are understandably upset that their voices are being silenced.
We’re grateful to have been welcomed so kindly by so many of you, and to those sticking around to watch the drama unfold, we’re glad to have you!
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Many people (mostly women) are being diagnosed later in life in recent times for a number of very valid reasons. We now know so much more about ADHD than we did 20 years ago, more GPs have a better understanding of signs and symptoms which evidently will lead to more people getting tested and leading to more positive results.
I’m sure some people want to join the ‘trend’ for some fucked up reason. But some people, such as myself, are crumbling as new mothers because a diagnosis was missed earlier in life. Just wanted to point out that seeking out a diagnosis for whatever reason is absolutely valid and encouraged if you are finding your day to day life is being affected. 🫶
Of course! Sorry I did not mean disrespect. I too am a crumbling new mother so I apologize if that came off crass. I’ve been dealing with insane anxiety since before became a mother and I just felt like my diagnosis was almost pushed on me as a quick solution after trying everything else as I don’t exhibit many symptoms except anxiety and high energy. It also seemed fishy to me that everyone was getting a diagnosis of it left and right. Including my 70 year old dad and 3/5 of my coworkers. I don’t doubt the science and new information available at all but I do believe she will take advantage and give herself a new diagnosis. But I’m sorry again if i offended! I am a bit salty after a year on Vyvanse ($$$$) to feel the same if not worse now 😅
Omg sorry. I just reread. I’m so sorry that Vyvanse is not helping you!! It’s so pricey going and getting your medication changed too and the risk of not reacting well to the meds is not fun either 😫
I feel like we are the politest people LOL. All is good. I hope we all feel better soon 😅❤️
Not at all! Just thought in case anyone was on the fence about it or completely unaware why they seem to always be struggling not to be turned off by considering a diagnosis or even simply just wondering if they could be ND. I also do understand how you feel and there are definitely some people (influencers) doing it for attention and not because they are actually crumbling. I’m sorry you are crumbling too! I wish there was a way to make it all easier. Congrats on getting your medication sorted albeit pricey. I hope it is helping you feel somewhat better 🤞