Christine McGuinness’ BBC doc titled “Unmasking My Autism” delves into her story as a younger woman, and how she was sexually abused. She also detailed how she navigated her life amid living with autism.
Christine McGuinness has etched her name in the history books as a woman who never allowed her past struggles or medical diagnosis to get in the way.
McGuinness, a former beauty queen, model, and reality TV star who shares three autistic kids with her ex, Paddy, was diagnosed with autism in 2021.
It was not until the doctor’s report that she began to make sense of her past struggles and the reason behind her kids’ autism.
The 33-year-old recalled how she battled with nearly everything as a child. She kept a small ring of friends, could not stay in busy places, and faced sensory problems.
As an older woman on “The Real Housewives of Cheshire” show, she was able to arrest the situation. Fortunately, spending time with the other woman helped her social behavior.
More than one year after her diagnosis, she feels confident to share her story with the world. Today, a Christine McGuinness BBC doc focusing on her autism will be released.
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Everything To Know About Christine McGuinness BBC Doc “Unmasking My Autism”
The 34-year-old goes bold with her confessions in “Unmasking My Autism.” The Christine McGuinness BBC doc revealed a traumatic experience faced by a teenager.
McGuinness shares how she was sexually molested as a 9-year-old, and it did not stop until she was 11. But during her teenage years, she was raped.
This horrendous childhood experience stirred her to think of suicide as a way out. She would pray to die in her sleep before the next day.
“Just because it was so awful, it was just awful.”
Christine McGuinness’ sexually abused revelation hints that autistic people can be vulnerable to sexual abuse.
Before sharing her story on air, she had been open about her worries as a mom with kids living with autism.
“It’s something that petrifies me as a mum of two young girls and a boy. It’s scary,” she says.
However, the former ITV star is inclined to spread the word, to ensure people understand how much care they must give to autistic children.
The model wants the world to know that autistic women have the right to consent and that most of them give in due to peer pressure.
Amid her concerns for her kids, McGuinness explained that they have been a huge support to her with their confidence in handling their disorder.