There’s a stark difference in these headlines, isn’t there? And honestly, it’s an absolute monstrosity.
One story is clearly and responsibly labelled for what it is.
The other is reduced to “fan favourite beds her ex” but they missed out “after months of coercive abuse”.
That so-called “fun ride” was never fun.
And this is exactly why I will not stop talking about it.
Lisa has been abused for four months. She has been coerced, manipulated, gaslit, isolated,
repeatedly. That abuse is still happening, even in tonight’s episode. Yet the language used around her story completely strips that context away.
Let’s be clear: if Lisa had been sexually assaulted, the papers would not be able to run headlines like this. They wouldn’t dare. Which is precisely why continually shouting “Lisa was raped” is not only inaccurate, but dangerously muddles the conversation and allows the real issue to be minimised.
No, Lisa has not been physically abused.
But coercive control is abuse. Psychological manipulation is abuse.
And the damage it causes is no less real.
This is why correct labelling matters.
Someone watching Lisa’s story, someone who recognises their own experience in it will also see that headline and think: “Well, it must be fine. She just slept with her ex.”
That is the harm.
So yes, it’s “just a soap”.
And yes, that means it comes with responsibility.
Because words matter. Framing matters.
Do better.
@Dawn_French how illegal would it be if we tossed this bad boy on stage at the end of your performance on the 11th - asking for a friend. Willing to drop at stage door instead x
@Dawn_French how illegal would it be if we tossed this bad boy on stage at the end of your performance on the 11th - asking for a friend. Willing to drop at stage door instead x
@Dawn_French how illegal would it if this lovely garment was thrown on stage after you’ve finished discussing your huge Twat? Asking for a friend. Willing to drop at stage door x
@Dawn_French Omg Dawn we’re just destined to be star crossed lovers. We couldn’t find you there🥲 At least we’ll see you in touring your twat across the HFC. Until then dear frenchling.
@Dawn_French your fine specimen has escaped us yet again. But fear not, we’ll be back in a flash when your huge twat tours the country.
Ps. We didn’t know you’d be in that building babe - your security guards seemed threatened by our fitness/the lustful look in our eyes x
@Dawn_French your fine specimen has escaped us yet again. But fear not, we’ll be back in a flash when your huge twat tours the country.
Ps. We didn’t know you’d be in that building babe - your security guards seemed threatened by our fitness/the lustful look in our eyes x