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Daily Mail
34 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Mom who kicked out mentally ill daughter, nine, because she was 'too hard to handle' claps back at haters
A mother who kicked her mentally ill daughter, nine, out of her house because she was 'too hard to handle' has clapped back at haters. Megan Morris, from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, explained during an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail that her daughter, whose name has been hidden for privacy reasons, started acting out when she was only a toddler. And as she got older, the youngster's 'outbursts' only got worse. She would erupt into fits of rage if her parents said no or if she felt overwhelmed; and sometimes, she would even get violent, 'lashing out physically with no warning' and 'attacking her siblings unprovoked,' leaving them terrified. She once reached behind from the back seat and covered her mom's eyes while she was driving, almost resulting in a horrific car accident. On another occasion, she flipped the swing her baby brother was in upside down so the then-three-month-old came crashing to the ground, and she once hit her sibling in the head with a candle, resulting in him needing stitches. Fearing for the safety of her other children, Megan made the hard decision to remove her daughter from their home three years ago. Chatting with the Daily Mail about it, the mother-of-five explained, 'Her behavior started becoming really hard to manage around age two-and-a-half, but there were signs even earlier. 'As a baby, she never slept and cried constantly. No matter what we tried, nothing helped. It always felt like something deeper was going on, even before she could talk.' She began therapy at age three and by the time she was six she was diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD. 'She's been on medication since age five and has been hospitalized for inpatient treatment four times,' Megan continued. 'It's been an incredibly difficult road, but everything we've done has been to help her feel safe and supported. Megan admitted that for years, their home was consumed by 'fear and anxiety,' and that her daughter's constant outbursts were 'really hard' on her four siblings. 'She just can't handle being told to do something, and it escalates quickly. There have been times she's lashed out physically with no warning, and that kind of unpredictability is tough on everyone,' she continued. The violence became so severe that CPS eventually got involved, leading to the youngster, then nine, moving out of their home in 2022. 'CPS told me that if I didn't take action and one of the other kids got seriously hurt, I could be charged with failure to protect,' she explained. 'That was the most painful moment of my life, but I had to make the safest choice for all of my children - including her.' She's now living with her paternal grandparents, and Megan insisted she still talks to her 'every single day.' 'It's a more stable environment where she can get the support she needs,' she added. 'I still talk to her every single day through FaceTime and stay involved in all of her treatment, schooling, and care. She still comes to visit, but only for short stretches to keep it manageable for everyone.' Megan has been sharing their journey on TikTok, and while many people have been extremely supportive, she has faced some backlash over her decision to 'kick' her daughter out. 'Three years ago, I kicked my mentally ill nine-year-old out of my household for the safety and wellbeing of myself, as well as her siblings,' she said in one video, which was shared back in May and has since gotten nearly 25 million views. 'One of the major things she would do, if she was in the back seat and she was irritated or if you said something to her that she didn't like, or sometimes it was just random, she would get behind my seat and cover my eyes while I'm driving down the road. 'She would attack her siblings unprovoked. One time she got in trouble and she went and flipped her three month old brother out of his swing onto the floor. 'She took the dog kennel that our puppy was in and threw it across her room. She threw a candle at the back of her brother's head and he had to get stitches. 'She hit one of her sisters in the eye with a baseball bat because she was beefing with somebody else and for whatever reason, took it out on her sister. 'I have custody of my eight-year-old niece and one day she was sleeping on the couch and my daughter walked by her and just smacked her in the face with a shoe because she was in trouble. 'I can go on and on and on about the things my daughter did to everyone but I think you guys get the point. 'So for those of you who are judging or hating on me for removing my daughter from my household, I want to know what you would have done in these situations because disciplining my child only made things worse.' While speaking to the Daily Mail, Megan urged others to not judge her 'unless they've lived through this kind of situation.' 'I didn't give up on my child. I made the hardest decision of my life to protect everyone, including her,' she insisted. 'Love sometimes means making impossible choices, and this was one of them.' She added that she hopes by sharing their story she can help 'bring awareness to childhood mental health.' 'People are quick to assume a kid's behavior must come from trauma, but sometimes it's just a chemical imbalance,' she said. 'That's not something parents can love away or discipline out of a child.' And while she's gotten some negative comments, she insisted that the positive messages have far outweighed the haters. 'Honestly, I've been blown away by the response. So many moms have messaged me saying they're going through the same thing and thought they were the only one,' she revealed. 'That's why I keep talking about it. We need more honesty and less shame around this.' Now, Megan is raising money through GoFundMe so her daughter, now 12, can get an 'in-depth SPECT brain scan' that will look at how her brain functions. 'These evaluations could give us real answers and help us figure out the best treatment moving forward. She deserves every chance at a better future,' Megan said. In the end, she said she believes her daughter is not a bad person, but simply a 'hurting kid,' and insisted that she has not given up on her. 'After an outburst, she'll sometimes feel really bad. She'll say she wants to be better and that she doesn't understand why she loses control,' shared the mother. 'I truly believe she doesn't want to hurt anyone. She just doesn't have the ability to regulate herself when she's in that heightened state. We're working hard to give her the tools to manage it.'
BBC News
35 minutes ago
- BBC News
Latin makeup labels put allergy sufferers at risk, say campaigners
Makeup and skincare ingredients should be listed in English and not Latin to protect people with allergies, campaigners companies display ingredients in Latin, or using scientific names. But MP Becky Gittins, who has a severe nut allergy, said this was a problem as "less than 5% of our young people are educated in Latin".One mum, whose daughter had an allergic reaction to body wash, said cosmetics should be labelled in the same way as influencer Amy Loring said the labelling system was "frustrating" but for some could be "life threatening".The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) said Latin-based names provided a universal language across the globe. Cosmetic companies list ingredients according to the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), a system which includes thousands of different Latin-based names. For example, sweet almond oil is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, peanut oil is Arachis Hypogaea, and wheat germ extract is Triticum Vulgare. Some cosmetic brands also list their ingredients in English, but this is not a requirement. Eve Huang's daughter Elysia, 9, is allergic to cow's milk, coconut, eggs, asparagus, mustard and tree allergies are triggered not just by food but by airborne particles and skin contact."The Latin puts allergy sufferers at risk and it is so frustrating," said Ms Huang, from Hornchurch in Essex."Why are allergens not listed in bold? Why are there no warning signs?"Ms Huang said she recently bought Elysia a new skin-sensitive body wash. Within seconds of getting into the bath, Elysia became red and developed a hives rash all over her body. At first, they did not realise the cause was the body wash. Elysia did not develop anaphylaxis - a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction - but she did need to be treated. 'Google the Latin names' "A child should not have to take medicine simply for having a bath. A process of getting oneself clean should not make them seriously ill," said Ms said birthday parties could also be "a nightmare"."At one party, Elysia was gifted a facial mask in the party bag and I've had to explain she can't use it until I've 'Googled' the Latin names and checked whether it's safe."She added: "Some brands now include English translations, which is useful. But I would like to see similar, if not the same standards, as food packaging." Gittins, the Labour MP for Clwyd East who is behind the campaign for change, has a severe nut allergy. If she were to use products containing nuts it could trigger said at a recent trip to a spa, she had to frantically "Google" Latin terms to check for allergens. "Even on a day that's supposed to be relaxing, I was still mitigating risk. It is incredibly difficult," she said."Less than 5% of our young people are educated in Latin at any level. Even fewer would recognise these terms when checking the back of a packet to see if they can use certain toiletries or ointments – that then becomes a big problem."Gittins said her allergy meant she lived with "a base level of anxiety".She added: "Do I live a very restricted life, or do I go out and do the things that are more risky?"That is what we need to minimise - we need to make sure we have a much more allergy-friendly world so we can mitigate that risk." Amy Loring, a makeup artist from Cardiff who uses her Instagram page to provide skincare and cosmetics advice to thousands, said the labelling system needed to be "very clear"."I have hypersensitive skin and it's very uncomfortable when you're breaking out and have eczema over your face. There are some days I can't put anything on my skin because it is reacting so bad," said the 31-year-old."It is frustrating as a consumer when you get reactions like rosacea, redness, breakouts, and that's just mild allergies - it can be quite severe and life-threatening." The Latin names of cosmetic ingredients Almond (bitter): Prunus amygdalus amarAvocado: Persea gratissimaApricot: Prunus armeniacaBanana: Musa sapientumBrazil nut: Bertholletia excelsaCashew: Anacardium occidentaleChestnut: Castanea sativa/sylva or castanea crenataCoconut: Cocus nuciferaEgg: OvumFish liver oil: Piscum iecurHazelnut: Corylus rostrata, corylus americana, corylus avellanaKiwi fruit: Actinidia chinensis or actinidia deliciosaOat: Avena sativa or Avena strigosaPeach: Prunus persicaPeanut oil: Arachis HypogaeaSesame: Sesamum indicumSweet almond oil: Prunus amygdalus dulcisWalnut: Juglans regia or juglans nigraWheat germ extract: Triticum vulgare Regulations state that cosmetic ingredients must be listed clearly. If there is no outer packaging, the labelling will be on the container. If the product is very small, the ingredients may be listed on a the INCI system ensures consistency across the globe, critics say it leaves many consumers in the dark. Rachel Williams' son, Jacob, is allergic to peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds."It is difficult enough to navigate life with allergies without adding the learning of Latin on top of everything else," said Rachel, from Swansea."I can't always remember the name of certain nuts in Latin, or I doubt myself when I'm checking products. This means I have to search online every time I use a product. I would have a lot more confidence in the products if they stated all of the top 14 allergens in English."The CTPA has defended the use of INCI ingredient Rainsford, the director of science at the CTPA, said the system provided a universal language across the globe."For botanical or natural extracts, we refer to the Linnaean system, which is the international system for scientifically naming plants and animals, and lots of those names will be Latin-based," she said. "The reason we refer to that system is to have global harmonisation."I can see that perhaps people would think it may be easier to have the English name but if you are on holiday and you are looking at the ingredients list, you would need to know the name of the plant in whichever country you're in. "Whereas if we use the INCI system, you then just need to remember that one INCI name."The more consistency and harmonisation we have with the ingredient list is not only great for us when we're buying a product, it also makes life easier for companies."The industry has developed tools to help consumers navigate the such tool is the COSMILE app, which allows users to search ingredient names by scanning the label. The app aims to offer reliable and scientifically supported information on thousands of ingredients used in cosmetic products.A UK government spokesperson said: "Our regulations require all cosmetics to include a full list of ingredients that is clearly marked on the product label or packaging using generally accepted names."
The Sun
41 minutes ago
- The Sun
I'm a food pro – 4 common BBQ mistakes can give you food poisoning in hot weather & you need to be careful with coleslaw
THE hot weather means more and more Brits are opting to grill their dinner outdoors. However, be careful not to make these common mistakes that can result in food poisoning. Whether you're enjoying quiet summer barbecue or grilling up a storm for all your friends and family, be careful when preparing your al fresco meal. When it comes to outdoor cooking in these hot conditions, you need to take extra precautions. Certain foods can quickly become dangerous when exposed to the high temperatures and sunlight for too long. "Most people don't realise how quickly warm weather turns food dangerous," Mark McShane, food hygiene expert at Food Hygiene Certificate, told the Express. Chicken, sausages, and burgers "In 30 degree Celsius plus heat, chicken left out for just 30 minutes can begin developing unsafe levels of bacteria – and no, cooking it won't always kill everything," he explained. He went on to say that taking chicken and burgers out of the fridge and leaving them by the barbecue for over too long before cooking places the meat in a "danger zone". According to the expert, the maximum amount of time meat should stay out of the fridge when the weather is between 25 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius is an hour. And when temperatures spike over 30 degrees Celsius, the maximum time is cut in half to just 30 minutes. "We see a spike in food poisoning every time there's a UK heatwave – and it's nearly always avoidable," he explained. "You can't 'see' or 'smell' these bacteria, but they'll ruin your weekend. The 2C method which stops flies plaguing your home and ruining your BBQ "Cook safely, chill properly and when in doubt, throw it out." He added that charred doesn't mean cooked when it comes to grilling up your barbecue staples. This is especially important to remember with chicken, sausages, and burgers. Meat should be cut through to ensure it is safe to eat and if they are pink or the juice isn't clear, that's your sign to put them back on the grill. Coleslaw The expert also warned Brits about another popular barbecue staple – colelsaw. The UK Government have issued some guidelines for staying safe whilst using a barbecue: Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies. Follow the safety instructions provided with your gas, charcoal, or disposable barbecue. Never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. Use enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue, but not more (normally around 5cms or 2 inches). Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area. After cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it. Empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins. If they're hot, they can melt the plastic and cause a fire. Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste. In the countryside or public park areas, only use disposable barbecues where there are specially designated areas and carefully follow the safety guidance. Enjoy yourself, but don't drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the barbecue. Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue; use only recognised lighters or starter fuels on cold coals. He revealed that sides made with mayonnaise or dairy "can quickly turn dangerous" if left in the sun. You should also be aware of the dangers of cross-contamination, which the pro said is the most common mistake. Avoid using the same tongs or chopping food for raw and cooked meat as this can cause salmonella infections. More BBQ stories And if you're planning to host a barbecue get together on a smaller balcony, make sure to heed this warning. Another little-known danger could also pose a risk when barbecuing this summer. And barbecue fans can pick up a "no-frills" charcoal grill for just £11 from Argos. 2
