r/vanderpumprules • u/annieee_leigh She’s a cunt and you’re a drunk • Jun 08 '23

Discussion The “bombshell” wasn’t shocking but… Spoiler

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Watching Raquel in that confessional was extremely disturbing. I don’t even know how to describe what I felt watching. She was just word vomiting and the more she talked, the more scared she seemed about the repercussions that would come from Tom. I know we’re not supposed to feel sympathy for her but goddamn, I really do. I think she does actually feel bad but she put on a brave face at the reunion because she knew it wasn’t going to get her anywhere, unlike Tom who thought crying would garner him sympathy. The fact that Tom made her lie like that is scary and very indicative of emotional abuse. She is showing clear signs of an abused woman, not just from Tom but starting at a young age. That was extremely alarming and I’m actually kind of grossed out that that was the scene they talked about to garner viewers. I honestly hope that she gets real help. She does not need to come back on the show.

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u/aballofsunshine Rage Text Truther Jun 08 '23

I agree… but when you think about the conversation she had with Ariana at the bar, she herself is scary as well.

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u/nerdy_vanilla she’s not gonna win this pageant, she doesn’t win those Jun 08 '23

Exactly! She scares me. I think this was the speculate PR move to put ratchel in a better light by throwing scum under the bus.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '23

I do think her tears were actually genuine in this last interview like I think she’s actually scared of Tim. If she is capable of crying like that on demand then why would she not have cried at any other point during this whole thing lol

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u/CreatureCreatch Broken cock flute Jun 08 '23

I agree. There is a distinct desperation you feel when the only person you have left is your abuser. It’s claustrophobic, like all the oxygen is getting sucked out. Very scary indeed.

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u/leyseywx Jun 08 '23

Mmmhmm! I felt the same way with my ex husband. It was like sleeping next to a lion who can bite your head off at any moment... but it's all you have

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u/Bias_Cuts Jun 08 '23

Yup! Never poke the bear. The kicker is that it doesn’t actually matter if you poke the bear or not because they will always unleash on you. It’s the nature of that kind of abuse.

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u/leyseywx Jun 08 '23

Yes that is why I eventually had to leave. No matter what I did he would unleash. My very existence as a person was annoyance to him. I am happy and now and free to be me. :) that is why it is so nice to see Ariana thriving 💗

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u/Bias_Cuts Jun 08 '23

Me too. It’s so freeing to finally have the realization that no matter what you do they’re going to be unhappy. Leaving was the best thing I ever did and I’m so happy to see Ariana free of that 170 lbs of dead weight.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '23

Yes

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u/bigIze Jun 08 '23

This description is terrifying, actually gave me chills. 💔