I am not really up to speed on the race incident but having read the article, it reads like her personal space was invaded and she was made to feel incredibly uncomfortable at an event she should have been able to enjoy, and have memories of to treasure. While this is awful, it's not abuse. Racism, probably. And yes, I'm afraid Lady Hussey is of a generation that would not consider her remarks to be racist. It isn't an excuse, in her position she should by now, know better.
What happens to those of us who have suffered actual abuse? We retreat into silence. Our suffering becomes a private matter, unspoken about in public, not for public consumption. And going forward perhaps that is how we discern who is genuine and who isn't
I am not really up to speed on the race incident but having read the article, it reads like her personal space was invaded and she was made to feel incredibly uncomfortable at an event she should have been able to enjoy, and have memories of to treasure. While this is awful, it's not abuse. Racism, probably. And yes, I'm afraid Lady Hussey is of a generation that would not consider her remarks to be racist. It isn't an excuse, in her position she should by now, know better.
What happens to those of us who have suffered actual abuse? We retreat into silence. Our suffering becomes a private matter, unspoken about in public, not for public consumption. And going forward perhaps that is how we discern who is genuine and who isn't