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[muhm] / mʌm /


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Rhi, who shares her experiences in a blog called "A Mum from the 'Diff" and voluntarily runs the Masic Foundation support group in south Wales, said there was "embarrassment" talking about such an intimate area.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The 85-year-old, who was arrested and charged last year after being featured in the Netflix documentary Con Mum, was handed an additional 34 charges on Thursday, bringing the total against her to 39.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

"Mum is finally free! It's a total relief," French outlet Ouest-France quoted him as saying following her release.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mum just smiled and said, “Nobody can look into the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“You should have heard Mum talking about him. He’s given her perfect ammunition this time.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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