Moira Dingle has been battling inner turmoil ever since her son Matty Barton

was wrongfully imprisoned earlier this year, accused of stabbing Samson Dingle.

Though Samson eventually confessed to his lies, leading to Matty’s release,

the damage had already been done. Moira has found it difficult to forgive the Dingle family for not standing by her son during his darkest hour, and this strain has only intensified as she struggles to cope with the aftermath.

Earlier this week, tensions flared when Moira snapped at Matty, telling him to “man up” after he expressed concern about how Samson would cope in prison. Moira’s frustration seemed to stem from the deep resentment she harbors, not just toward the Dingle family but also towards the entire situation that has torn her family apart. However, in the Thursday, August 8th episode, Moira appeared to have forgotten her harsh words when Matty brought up their argument. She quickly apologized for her cantankerous behavior, yet the underlying tension remained.

Moira’s struggles didn’t stop there. She later clashed with her husband Cain Dingle, accusing him of not appreciating her contributions to their household. Moira’s frustration boiled over when she learned that Cain had been teaching Samson how to fight before his prison sentence. Feeling undervalued and isolated, Moira lashed out, sarcastically suggesting that Cain believed she was completely useless. Cain’s response only made things worse when he casually suggested that Moira visit Dr. Liam Cavanagh to get some medication, further deepening the rift between them.

As the episode unfolded, Matty noticed that something was seriously wrong with his mother. He found Moira sleeping on the couch in the middle of the day, an unusual sight that alarmed him. Moira tried to downplay the situation, blaming her exhaustion on a few early starts and a skipped lunch, but her excuses did little to ease Matty’s concern. Moira later confided in her son, revealing that she no longer felt like Cain was on her side, a sentiment that cut deeply into the heart of their strained relationship.

At the Woolpack, Matty and Cain had a candid discussion about Moira’s deteriorating state of mind. Both men agreed that it might be best for Moira to see a doctor, recognizing that her emotional and mental health was in a precarious position. Meanwhile, back at the farm, Moira was seen taking a shot of alcohol before retreating with the bottle to continue drinking alone—a troubling sign of her growing despair.

These heartbreaking scenes highlight the immense pressure and pain Moira is under as she grapples with the fallout from Samson’s lies and the impact it has had on her family. As Moira’s struggle continues to unfold, viewers are left wondering how much more she can endure before everything comes crashing down.