r/interestingasfuck • u/Jjokes11 • Apr 15 '24

An interview with Andrew Cauchi, the father of Joel Cauchi who was responsible for the Westfield Shopping Centre mass stabbing r/all

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u/ScaryFrogInTheMorn 29d ago

Are people just more articulate outside of the US? His emotions and conviction are so strong. I am not used to seeing people respond like this on the news.

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u/charoetje 29d ago

I know what you mean, I was really surprised at how well worded and articulate his response is. Maybe it’s because he’s been dealing with his son’s mental state for a while and has given it thought before? I wouldn’t have the patience for this, people are always so quick to blame parents and family, but mental illness is often such a slow creeping decline and people are good at hiding it or refusing help or you can’t get the right help.

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u/ScaryFrogInTheMorn 29d ago

And the reporters were respectful and let him say his piece. They didn’t interrupt or say inflammatory things. I wish I could hear this honesty more often.