Backlash as Stephen Fry tells sexual abuse victims to ‘grow up’

Stephen Fry has ordered sex abuse victims to ditch self-pity because it’s the “ugliest” emotion in humanity.
Backlash as Stephen Fry tells sexual abuse victims to ‘grow up’

The QI host was slammed for sneering: “We’re very sorry your uncle touched you but self-pity gets none of my sympathy.”

A social media backlash branded the comic’s remarks “dangerous”. Fry, 58 and the president of mental health charity Mind, on a US chat show, also told victims to “grow up” .

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