Carers NSW - Miriam Margolyes on her caring for her mother

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

Oh, Miriam you bring tears to my eyes. It is so hard. I tried to take care of my mother when she became crippled with rheumatoid arthritis but I was unable to and she ended up living her last years in a nursing home. It was so hard, working full time and have zero support from anyone. You are one of the nicest most beautiful people in the world.

[@thecat7468]

Such an honest interview. Love this woman's honesty. And she is really funny.

[@kmo2959]

Good on ya Miriam for speaking out on this subject.

[@MegaCaprice123]

Love Miriam because she doesn’t have any airs and graces and she is honest. She is also very entertaining and can be very funny. Remarkable lady.xxx

[@mildredsparks6684]

She’s full of acquired airs, graces and affectations but she communicates in truth.

[@elise7129]

❤️ love this woman. So genuine, kind, smart and hilarious!!!

[@IanRob2011]

Very brave soul. So honest. God Bless her

[@geoffowen4158]

The first time I saw her she shocked me and I didn't like her, but over the years I realised she was just being honest and is a very warm and kind lady with enthusiasm for life and gives allot back. She makes me laugh. And we all need a laugh. Sorry for your loss mirium.

[@lotusr9467]

Growing more and more fond of Miriam with every time I watch her.

[@karososs]

You inspired me. I wish to be smart and strong like you! All the best and stay safe xxx

[@luguy8347]

Such a lovely, lovely woman. She is unique.

[@tonistokes1790]

My daughter experienced the same emotions and held me down when I was going through an episode of hysteria. It hurt deeply and I asked her never to do that again. However I too forgave her knowing where it came from and the fact she is my daughter. On the flip side I spanked my daughter very hard when she was a toddler as I was stressed and frustrated. I had an early morning meeting and was running behind time. I wanted her to move quicker. To this day, more than 22 years later I am still angry with myself for not handling the situation more calmly.

[@stephenguppy7882]

I tried to look after my mother while working and trying to keep my own home life together. It was impossible and the reasons I put her into care were twofold: she was selfish and mentally cruel to me all her life, and I got so close to venting all my frustrations on her, I knew if I did nothing then she would be dead and I would be in prison. There are loads of us who understand this, Miriam. Thank you for starting the conversation.

[@paul1962uk]

What a brave woman!

[@ribbs13]

I recently discovered her on the Graham Norton show. What a wonderful lady with a personality you just want to be around 🌹

[@markking6327]

Inspirational lady ......much love .

[@aaronrowles6596]

such an inspirational & smart lady.

[@charliedrosario999]

And bigoted

[@jacksoncowsert6964]

charlie D'Rosario how??

[@thehopefulyetdoubtful3656]

You could tell she was about to cry just hearing her talk about hitting her mother.

[@thebee8415]

That took some amount of courage to admit that and the guilt she must feel. Alas whilst wrong, anger is a very human emotion in times of stress. It’s better to face head on, your error, then you can eradicate it. Hopefully she can advert someone else from doing the same and can learn from her mistake.

[@michelleanngibbs2148]

This woman, she is my absolute hero!!! She’s an amazing inspirational, honest lady!!! And she’s an amazing woman for being a lesbian... if I was 50 years older .....

[@guadagonzalez3757]

Fantástica actriz 👏👏💖🌟y simpática mujer😊🙌

[@hexagon9895]

I saw Miriam and instantly thought "not safe for work".

[@beaellie9766]

You would be wrong.....don't judge a book by its cover. She is extremely intelligent, witty, kind and caring....you can watch a lot of her work and public persona on youtube.

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

She is one of the best human beings on the planet today!

[@sherriboover1540]

She forgave you....forgive yourself 💖

[@waynejones750]

Aw ❤

[@jamesfagan7823]

Great to see Brian May 👍

[@Super8Rescue]

If her mother was not mentally well, then she was incapable of forgiveness. I certainly won't forgive Margolyes for striking her mother. Horrible woman.

[@josmith2031]

sure she will 👍get over it

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

You are such hypocrite whoever you are. I am quite sure you have never cared for anyone but yourself. You can’t hold a candle to Miriam and she doesn’t need the forgiveness from the likes of you. Take a good long look in the mirror and be ashamed of yourself and your nasty two bit comment troll.