How The Gough and Whittingham Family Exploited an Elderly Woman For Their Own Agenda|PART 3

Back to Amber and her complicity in the abuse Willow was subjected to.

Willow then responded with:

"This was supposed to be the case from the beginning. You need to read all the messages that naomi sent. Pregnant is not an excuse for bad behaviour. The exchange has already been cancelled. I came into this family in August and found out about Mandy in Jan. I have worked my butt off to help I have spent time and my own money to help her. The things naomi has said were incredibly incorrect and hurtful. There is no coming back from what she said, She made me out to be the 1 in the wrong when she is the 1 on multiple occassions said she would do all the work needed because i am physically and emotionally drained from all I have been doin. She made it sound like she was doing me a favour by exchanging with mandy. This is not the case. Mandy will get a property anyway. Nomi and you came to me not the other way around" 

Willow then continued on to state: "If anyone else goes to Mandy's house again I will be calling the police. Mandy is very upset from someone turning up today. That's not fair!

We can PAUSE, to take that in, but I don't feel it needs to be broken down. I would like to give credit to Willow's comment about Mandy receiving a property anyway, regardless of Naomi or Amber, or the other houses involved in this three way exchange.

In fact, Naomi even confirmed as much herself. Let me cast your mind back to a comment Naomi made to Willow when she was was trying to manipulate VIVID Homes into assisting her—which, I still think it's diabolical that they didn't offer more support, however, Naomi chose to have two children, she chose to have a third knowing her living situation so I have no sympathies for her decision.

On the 6th of May, Naomi shared with Willow a conversation she had with inspector Dan, she said: "He said VIVID won't do anything, I said ok but if she (Mandy) wasn't to do the exchange and would need a one bed and you'd take her 3 bed back surely it's VIVID responsibility. He said yes if they had a one bed for her-" 

You see, the Mitchell family didn't NEED the Gough's, the Gough's ALWAYS NEEDED the Mitchell family.

Back to Amber, her response to Willow was: 
"Fully aware I approached you and I believe that was Naomi's sister who knocked Mandy's door and has already spoken to Mandy in the past. This can all be avoided and changed. I'm not asking you to be friends I'm asking you to do a good deed for a family in great need" Wow, let's break that down shall we? 

“Do a good deed”?

After Naomi threatening to expose private images—sent in trust—to the public, just to see how brutal people could be?

After trying to weaponise humiliation?

After threatening to show up at Willow’s door while she’s recovering from surgery, vulnerable and in pain?

After already sending someone to Mandy’s house, uninvited, unannounced to pressure her into not cancelling the exchange? Causing her to be deeply unnerved and left ON EDGE, to the point that she had a notice made for her front door saying “don’t know unless expected.”

And they still had the arrogance—the audacity—to ask for help?

This wasn’t about family. This was about control.

This wasn’t a plea. It was pressure wrapped in fake concern.

They knew what they were doing.

And they didn’t care who they hurt—so long as they got what they wanted.

If they didn't get what they wanted, what do you think they'd do in retaliation?

Do you think they'd use photo's sent to them and then manipulate those images into making out like THAT was the condition the home was presented to them in? Do you think they'd then run with that narrative and then post them on Facebook for over a hundred people to see, comment on AND SHARE?

What did Amber mean when she said "this can all be avoided and changed"? 

The Mitchell families decision to cancel the exchange COULD NOT be avoided, it was done, there was no going back. Was this hinting at what Amber knew Naomi and Paris were going to do with the photo's? 

Because Paris created the libellous and defamatory post the SAME DAY that Amber contacted Willow, begging her to do a "good deed" and saying "this can all be avoided and changed"

In fact, if you'll bare with me just a little longer, I can show you point blank that Naomi intentionally chose to cause harassment and distress to the family!

When Willow became overwhelmed by the way Naomi was speaking to her, Emma Mitchell who is the step-mum to Mandy's children through marriage intervened. She messaged Naomi saying:
"Hi Naomi xx Pls dont message Willow again she is no longer dealing with this. Mandys family stopped helping her long ago bcoz she repeats the behaviour over and over again. She is very manipulative and u have no idea how much help she has received in the past. You came to Willow and asked about the exchange. You were told how much work needed to be done. You were also told that no1 on Mandys side of the family would be able to help out. Everybody has things that are happening right now that means that we cannot give the time and effort needed. Willow has been working non stop to get Mandy the help that she needs and the living space that she needs. Mandy did not need to do a mutual exchange. That was done for your benefit. How dare you diminish all the work that she has done because it doesn’t suit your little paddy that you’re having. As for turning up at her house I would seriously advise against it. You don’t know the history of what has happened in that house or how much work and money has gone into sorting it, Mandy and her children out. You are only adding to the unimaginable amount of stress involved for every1 that is involved. Your messages to Willow are now becoming aggressive and condescending. They will be shown to Vivid to show why she is pulling out of the exchange.“

Very civil, right? Given the way her step-sons partner had just been spoken to!

Naomi's response will seal any doubt you might still have had over her INTENTIONALLY CHOOSING to INFLICT more suffering on a vulnerable, elderly woman and her family:

Naomi responded: "Emma, Do not message my phone. All messages and videos are being put all over Facebook. Willow said work needed doing…..Not the fact the house has given the whole street mice. Willow’s messages were the ones that became aggressive so I wouldn’t go there either hunni. We have done nothing but help and help and have been lied to from the start. All Willow needs to do is show support and empathy. What mandys home was or wasn't like and the trauma has nothing to do with us. If Willow didn't want to do the exchange then she shouldn't have said yes. We are respectable people. She has pulled out because she knows how wrong this situation is. Its shameful"

Should we do another PAUSE and break it down? I think so!

You have it in big, bold, black letters. "ALL MESSAGES AND VIDEOS ARE BEING PUT ALL OVER FACEBOOK" 

There is clear malicious intent behind the actions meant to inflict even more suffering on a family that’s simply trying to rebuild and heal. And now she wants to tear all that down—just because Naomi didn’t get her way?

Then there’s Naomi’s delusional savior complex, claiming, “We’ve done nothing but help and help.” Isn't that exactly what she told Willow—via Amber—that she’d be happy to do? Didn’t she tell VIVID Homes the same thing, that helping was something she’d be glad to do?

And now it’s, “All Willow needs to do is show support and empathy.” Seriously?

Was Naomi never properly nurtured as a child?

Willow—fresh out of surgery, needing bedrest to recover—is expected to be Naomi’s emotional support human? Naomi wanted empathy because the loft was “too overwhelming” for her, after repeatedly telling people, “Worst case scenario, we’ll clear it.” Well then, maybe try giving yourself some empathy instead.

And as for “Willow’s messages were the ones that became aggressive”—this is a textbook case of Naomi flipping the script. Much like her niece Paris, she’s clearly learned how to manipulate narratives to present herself as the victim. Because let’s face it—it’s far easier to play the victim than it is to take accountability, act with decency, and behave like a genuinely humane person.

"We are respectable people" NO, just NO. 

Respectable people don’t threaten to post private photos—photos that show someone at their lowest, in pain, suffering—just to get back at them! 

No one with an ounce of DECENCY would even think of putting that on Facebook. 

Naomi might tell herself she’s respectable. She might cling to that word like it means something. But let’s be real—she’s as respectable as the act she committed! Respectability isn’t about appearances. It’s about principle. And she abandoned that the second she turned an elderly woman's secret trauma into a WEAPON--OUT OF SHEER SPITE!

Willow “pulled out” because no one in their right mind would willingly swallow the poison Naomi was serving—no one. Willow clearly said, “You need to understand and stop coming at me, or I’ll pull out.” And what did Naomi do? She kept coming—armed with that smug, condescending “I won’t be threatened by you, lovely.”

Willow made it clear: if the hostility continued, the exchange would be off. Naomi chose to persist. So Willow consulted Mandy, and together they decided to cancel the exchange—in that moment, it was over for them both, mentally and emotionally. They informed VIVID immediately, and VIVID formally terminated the exchange.

I could stop here. But unlike the Goughs, I’m committed to the full truth—the whole of it, not just the bits that suit a narrative.

 Naomi continued:
"Willow doesn't need to block messages there is a 3rd person that needs to be told this exchange isn't going through. So be adult and just say it's not going ahead. It's as simple as that"

“Simple.” Honestly, that word fits Naomi perfectly. Telling Emma what Willow “doesn’t need to do”—could that possibly be Naomi’s controlling nature peeking through? Surely not…

Why do the Goughs take being blocked—a basic act of self respect—so personally? Why do they believe they’re entitled to unload their emotional garbage onto others without consequence? Why do they think you shouldn’t respect yourself enough to cut them off when they’re being abusive?

And why, after Willow clearly said, “If you don’t stop coming at me, I’m pulling out,” did Naomi think she needed it spelled out again? That was the cancellation. It happened then and there. The only thing unclear is why Naomi refused to accept it—when she was explicitly told.

Emma responded:

“By all means put them on Facebook. The ppl that matter know the truth. You need to take a deep breath and think about what is in the messages. You have known Mandy for a few months. Her family have been dealing with this for years”

Naomi responded: 

“What are you getting at??? Our issue was not the work that needed doing. Our issue was the humanitarian waste we are being held responsible for. I am 6 months pregnant with young children. It’s about Willow at least helping with this. The work was no problem at all. Humanitarian waste. Not knowing if there was needles or sanitary products in this. The garden has been a dumping ground for household waste for years. Then we discover the loft?? How if your humanitarian can you not see this. Human”

Is anyone else as stunned by Naomi as I am? The gaslighting is unreal. She says, “The work was no problem at all,” but what did she actually say when she saw the loft? “You didn’t tell us it was full,” “knowing just what we’re doing and none of you are lifting a finger,” and “letting us in to do things Mandy’s family should have done.”

Sounds like complaining to me.

It’s obvious Naomi is trying to rewrite the narrative—to paint herself as the poor, put upon victim while casting the Mitchell family as the villains. But let’s not forget the facts. Naomi reassured Willow she would take full responsibility for clearing whatever needed to be cleared. She even told VIVID that she and her family would handle the loft.

And Willow? She clearly told Naomi she was burnt out, recovering from surgery, and unable to help—yet Naomi still insisted she pitch in.

The disconnect between Naomi’s words and actions is staggering—and yes, gaslighting is exactly what it looks like.

Emma responded:

“Nobody knew how bad the loft was because we were not allowed to enter the house. Willow has gone above and beyond for the last few months for Mandy and is burned out she cannot physically do any more. As you are pregnant and this is very stressful I’m gonna end the convo here”

Naomi got the last words in with:

“Willow did not need to start threatening. A thank you would go a miss. Things don’t need to get horrible. This sounds like a cowardly way out. We were asking anyone to do all of this it was just about pulling together and helping one another out.”

Hold up, let’s PAUSE. 

“Willow did not need to start threatening.” Willow made NO THREATS WHATSOEVER! So someone enforcing a boundary to respect and protect themselves, in Naomi’s eyes is a THREAT!? 

“A thank you would go a miss.” You're absolutely right--a thank you would be completely out of place here. What exactly are they supposed to be thanking you for? For cleaning up a mess you and your family took responsibility for?The entitlement, it’s GOBSMACKING!

“Things don’t need to get horrible.” 

Hmm, I wonder what “horrible” Naomi might be talking about? Could it be the premeditated plan to publicly humiliate and cause even more distress to the family?

“This sounds like a cowardly way out.” So Emma, showing consideration and care for Naomi and her unborn child, is a coward? Especially given Naomi’s awful attitude toward her stepson’s partner? That sounds like pure projection—someone who’s still trying to stir the pot.

“We weren’t asking anyone to do all of this”— yet Naomi specifically mentioned Willow. More gaslighting.

Alright, let’s recalibrate and keep going.

Emma responded:

“I’m talking about over the last 8 years. We did not have access to the loft when we were cleaning out the house. Not cowardly just done.”

Emma then blocked Naomi, and Naomi has remained blocked ever since. 

Of course, with such fragile feelings over being blocked, the post that led you here is what came next. Naomi CHOSE to take it up another HORRIBLE level by doing what she did!

Emma contacted Paris about the post saying:

“You really need to fact check your post. Either u r lying or you’ve been lied to.

Paris responded:

“Either you’re a wrongen who’s just called herself out or you’re a wrongen who allows a family member to live in that state. Don’t pipe up to me love with your 3 little embarrassing mates, I’d watch your mouth if I was you. You’ve already been slandered enough, carry on with your little police call and I’ll show them anything you have to say “privately”. Surely if it was a matter for the police you’d not like to incriminate yourself anymore would you?

What a vile, venomous little creature Paris is. That kind of response doesn’t even deserve to be called human—it’s human waste. The irony is rich: she accuses someone of being a “wrongen who’s just called herself out,” yet immediately turns around to gloat to Emma, saying “you’ve already been slandered enough”—meaning on Paris’s own post.

Well done, Paris! She didn’t just call herself out—she dragged her whole family into it. She just publicly admitted to knowingly slandering the Mitchell family, and the double irony? She incriminated not only herself but her aunt as well.

If it weren’t for how truly awful Naomi and Paris’s behaviour has been toward Willow, Emma, Mandy, and her sons, I might actually laugh at Paris’s sheer stupidity in that reply. Not the brightest bulb, it seems—constantly dim.

For the record, no one allowed Mandy to live in that condition. No one knew the extent of her situation because Mandy and her partner never allowed anyone to enter the home, due to their failing health—and the shame from the conditions they were living it.

But what’s truly shameful—and the worst state anyone could be in—is having a mindset like Naomi Gough Cooper and her niece Paris Louise Gough. Twisting the truth to fit their own agenda whenever it suits them, and then believing those lies enough to broadcast them publicly. That’s serious instability. No wonder they don’t feel threatened by anyone else—when they’re the biggest threat to themselves.

I could stop there, but my commitment to telling the full story—as an investigative journalist—means I’ll share everything, even the parts that may seem irrelevant.

Paris then off the cuff messaged Emma, maybe in response to a comment under her post:

“You wanna check yourself before you talk to my aunty like that again. Would you like to see a photo of her heavily pregnant stood in all that crap in the back garden up to her knees in god knows what? Breaking her back to make it liveable whilst non of you offer a helping hand on the mess you’ve all made?! Your family your responsibility!!”

Let’s pause—almost for the last time, I promise!

“Breaking her back to make it liveable.” Oh, you mean she was cleaning up the garden—the very same garden that she and her sister-in-law promised the Mitchell family and VIVID Homes they would take responsibility for? So, surprise surprise, she actually had to do what she said she would do? Who could have seen that coming? What a shocker!

“Heavily pregnant, standing in all that crap.” You mean the same crap she never once complained about being unsafe or unsuitable—until she verbally abused and threatened Willow, and Willow pulled out of the exchange? So suddenly it’s a problem to stand in it only when things don’t go her way. Got it. Although, honestly, we caught that a thousand paragraphs ago—but hey, can’t leave any stone unturned, right? What kind of journalist would I be otherwise?

Emma then responded via a voice note—which she sent me and I’ve transcribed:

“You’re obviously not, you’re not reading the messages or you’re not reading the post or you’re being lied to. Those photos are from before, BEFORE your aunty got involved. That we sent to her to show her how bad the place was, and how much improvement had been done. Your aunty saw all that and she said ‘I want the house so badly I’ll do whatever needs doing.’ Right, because we explained we was still trying to get help for Mandy, we all have our own things going on which was also explained to Amber. So the fact you think I’m a wrongen couldn’t give less of a shit about how you feel about me, but again you don’t know all the facts. The place got like that because certain events happened, we weren’t allowed in the house and we haven’t even known her that long but we’re helping anyway. As for checking myself, I don’t need to check anything. You need to be careful who you talk to, you don’t know anything about people until you meet them so don’t be making threats, that’s a really stupid thing to do. Just as a 50 year old woman, just a little bit of advice. Don’t do that to people, you never know who you’re dealing with. I myself am no threat to you, I’m just saying in the future you don’t know who you’re dealing with. As for your 6 month pregnant aunty standing in the garden this was stuff we said we could not help with, she said she still wanted to do it. So she stood herself 6 months pregnant in that garden. We also had somewhere else for Mandy to move to until Willow was approached by someone representing your aunt saying ‘can we please do the mutual exchange’ so we stopped what we were doing to help your aunty have a mutual exchange, so like I say either you’ve got your facts wrong and you’re lying or you’re being lied to. I think I’m going to leave it there I won’t have any more communication, because you don’t know what you’re talking about and you think you’re in the right. So you’re either not seeing the facts or you don’t want to see the facts.”

Paris responded:

“So you’ve threatened and then retracted your threat by saying it’s not a threat so you think you can get away with saying what you said? You all really are as stupid as you look. I couldn’t care less if you’re in your 50s, if you’re old enough to pipe up then you’re old enough to face the consequences of your actions. PLEASE call the police, if you don’t, I will!”

Emma responded:

“Ummmm wasn’t a retraction I just knew ud take it as a threat so wanted to make it clear it wasn’t. I’m definitely old enough to face the consequences of what I say and do. Again you do not have all the facts”

Paris responded:

“I’ve forwarded your voice note to 5 people so you can’t delete what you’ve said, I take it you sent a voice note so you could be sly, but unfortunately on this occasion it has not worked. I do have the facts. Talking to you is a waste of my time—“

Hold on, wait a minute, PLEASE brace yourselves for Paris final and closing statement!

“—I do not communicate with compulsive liars.”

Yeah, that’s glaringly obvious that she “doesn’t communicate with compulsive liars.” Because it’s evident she’s not one for self reflection, if I was as horrid a person as she; I probably would point my fingers at others and blame others too, just so I didn’t have to focus on myself either.

But here's what Paris, her aunt and Amber clearly failed to grasp in their spectacular lack of awareness: employers Google potential employees. Employers even Google PRESENT employees. My articles are indexed by Google. Which means every single time someone searches their names, THIS article—documenting their absolutely VILE, RELENTLESS, CRUEL, and HARASSING behaviour—will be the first thing they see!

Their DEFAMATORY conduct towards a vulnerable elderly woman and the family who stepped in purely to HELP THEIR FAMILY is now permanently linked to their name's online. 

Your cruelty towards people who showed you nothing but kindness is your digital legacy.

So when future employers, colleagues, neighbours, or anyone else searches for you, they'll see exactly who you all really are. They'll read about how you all targeted an elderly woman, how you exploited her vulnerability. They'll see your harassment of people who tried to help you. They’ll see how you twisted someone’s pain into a weapon, not for justice, not for truth—but out of sheer, bitter SPITE!

WHO exactly is going to look like the stupid one?

The internet is forever. We all know that. The Gough, Gough-Cooper and Whittingham behaviour is documented. And their names and photo's are attached to every word of it!

In Paris' own words "if you're old enough to pipe up then you're old enough to face the consequences of your actions" and the truth having it's day, is all of your consequences for your actions—even though you all desperately tried-and failed-to silence me with a DEFAMATORY cease and desist to try and prevent this article seeing the light of day.

These are the consequences you all earned through your own choices, and no amount of deflection or attempted intimidation could prevent them. The truth doesn't disappear just because it's inconvenient for you—game over.

“Whittingham” and “Gough” only refers to the named individuals.