[Margaret Pilkington]

yes, of course we have, but don't we learn from them too?
It does not appear that this woman has learned anything from her past mistakes......she keeps on repeating them....and in front of the media who are keen to devour her.
It is almost a spectator sport....unsavoury as it may sound, she has done this to herself, and unwittingly (or perhaps not) to her children......for money.

Let me ask you a question Flashy......Who comes first in your life......You or your son?

I won't win any prizes by guessing that without hesitation you said 'My son'....and it is what motherhood rests on....the very fact that a mother would do without, so that her children can be fed /clothed/mentally/emotionally secure.

Another question.....if you thought that through an illness or an addicition, you could not fulfil your obligation to your child, what would you do?
My guess is, you would find someone you trusted to fulfil your role until you were well again.
That is what a good mother would do....or am I wrong?