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I Am Not Okay - Spotlight

Mums show Tara Mills the challenges of living with autistic sons whose outbursts often injure them. She hears how they feel there is no safety net. Extraordinary personal videos.

Mothers reveal to Tara Mills their struggles to cope with sons whose complex needs can lead to distress and aggressive outbursts, often leaving themselves and other family members injured. They tell Tara they feel judged and blamed by the system that is meant to protect them, and feel there is no safety net. Extraordinary raw personal videos. Another chance to see the programme first broadcast in 2024, and see what happened next.

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59 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Dec 202523:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

ReporterTara Mills
ProducerJohn O'Kane
EditorGwyneth Jones
Assistant EditorChris Thornton

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Sep 202422:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 25 Sep 202423:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 9 Dec 202522:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Wed 10 Dec 202523:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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