The Activist
Carrie Jade Williams wasn't who she said she was.
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Show Notes
In 2021, Carrie Jade Williams posted a video saying she was being sued by her AirBnB guests for the disability aids in her home. She went viral on TikTok, won a prestigious literary essay competition, and branded herself as a disability activist living with Huntington's Disease. But Carrie Jade wasn't who she said she was.
In Episode 1, Sue Perkins meets Katherine Denkinson, the journalist who uncovered the astounding truth behind the real life of Carrie Jade Williams. Then they dive into an online rabbit hole to learn about the twists, turns and outrageous lies behind that video and Carrie Jade's life.
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If you need support, here are some resources
For mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk
For mental health support, call the Samaritans: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help
For child loss: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
For grief support: https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/get-support/support-services/helpline/
For more information on Huntingtons: https://www.hda.org.uk/
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