Fallout Has Just Begun After Oprah’s Interview With Harry & Meghan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The fallout has just begun after Harry and Meghan Markle’s two-hour sit down conversation with Oprah Winfrey. Viewers were stunned by the bombshell accusations. The former Duke and Duchess of Sussex paint a picture of racism and emotional abuse and neglect.

Meghan describes being ostracized by the palace, and their son Archie being denied a title and security detail. Markle also claims the royal family had a conversation about how dark Archie’s skin color would be. 39-year-old Markle also describes some of her lowest moments while living the royal lifestyle, saying she even contemplated suicide.

Meghan’s close friend Serena Williams made a statement in support on social media after watching the special, saying in part, “I want Meghan’s daughter, my daughter, and your daughter to live in a society that is driven by respect.” Bethenny Frankel also apologizing for comments she made about the choice to sit down and do a tell-all interview, saying in part, “Emotional distress & racism must feel suffocating & powerless…I’m sorry if (my earlier comments) hurt or offended you.”

While Meghan and Harry have had to navigate these family issues with the entire world watching. The rest of us have our own family drama, too. Edge producer Brandon Refour asked a clinical psychotherapist how we can navigate our own family dynamics. Clinical psychotherapist Jenn Tomko says, “It’s essential, if your belief system does not line up with your family of origin and that’s causing distress for you, then you may have to set boundaries. You may have to set them with a particular person or with that belief system, so you can be the best version of yourself within the family, but maybe distance yourself in that particular way and find your support system.”

This episode’s panel features:
WCCB TV’s Morgan Fogarty
WCCB Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright
WCCB Sports anchor Zach Aldridge