I tried very hard not to dive into the Meghan Markle drama that has swept across the internet. But as someone who cares deeply about vulnerable people, the elderly, people living with disability, the disadvantaged and the weakest members of the community, I feel compelled to say something. In all of this, I believe we need to remember one important fact: Thomas Markle Sr. Is an elderly and vulnerable man living with a disability and, by all appearances, in a far more financially disadvantaged position than many of the people publicly condemning him, including members of his own family. For that reason, I think anyone who has already taken a side, should take a step back and allow the proper authorities to investigate the allegations and establish the facts. Thomas Markle has denied the allegations. Until an investigation is completed and the evidence is presented, shouldn’t he be given the benefit of doubt? I also find myself asking: why have these allegations emerged now, when Thomas Markle Sr. is no longer in the Philippines therefore unable to respond to the situation in person? And, why has there been strong desire from Meghan and Prince Harry to return to the UK and try to rebuild ties with the Royal Family ? And what role, if any, does security or the possibility of taxpayers funded protection play in this? Whatever Meghan’s reasons may be for becoming involved in allegations concerning her father? I sincerely hope that the truth is established before the public rushes to judgment. Because if the investigation ultimately finds that Thomas Markle Sr. did not engage in the conduct is being accused of, we have to ask ourselves, what damage has already been done to an elderly vulnerable man? And if someone is deliberately or recklessly placing allegations of this nature against a person because of their age, disability, or vulnerability, shouldn’t we also be asking whether that could amount to a form of abuse and exploitation? The emotional and reputational consequences can be enormous once an allegation is released into the public domain, you cannot simply take it back. And at this point, I am looking at Meghan Markle as his daughter, Duchess of Sussex, wife of Prince Harry, in the context of how they have conducted themselves publicly over the last 6 years, and find myself asking one simple question: What happens if the allegations are proven to be false??🤷‍♀️