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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Tara Mills |
| Producer | John O'Kane |
| Editor | Gwyneth Jones |
| Assistant Editor | Chris Thornton |
Broadcasts
Tue 24 Sep 2024 22:40麻豆社 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only- Wed 25 Sep 2024 23:05麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Tue 9 Dec 2025 22:45麻豆社 One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Wed 10 Dec 2025 23:00麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Thu 5 Feb 2026 21:00麻豆社 Two except Wales & Wales HD
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