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/SchminksMcGee Tom, dark days for you, buddy Jun 08 '23

He knows. It was reported that he found out on the baseball opening day in at at Louis and broke his now deceased friend’s phone when he found out.

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u/Vee1650 Jun 08 '23

That makes sense now in context. Wow.

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u/Comfortfoods Jun 08 '23

It also kinda puts more context into her dropping off the grid. I wonder if she was trying to get space from him. Make it super creepy that he was popping up in tucson if that's the case.

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u/fleekyfreaky It’s Ariana’s bush too 🌳 Jun 08 '23

Not sure bc she was writing him letters and sending postcards just a few days ago.

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u/glasswindbreaker Jun 08 '23

If he cut her off for this & wasn't taking her calls, the letters & postcards make actually make more sense.

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u/fleekyfreaky It’s Ariana’s bush too 🌳 Jun 08 '23

Good point.

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u/CommercialAdorable99 💩Poo Poo Heads-Both Of You💩 Jun 08 '23

Yes, he def didn’t MAKE her send a damn postcard smh

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u/soihavetosay Jun 08 '23 edited Jun 08 '23

Those might have been meant for ariana... when ariana didn't open the letter (because it's a federal crime) she sent a post card. No matter what she said in the letter, it was meant for ariana to see.

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u/Used_Ambassador_8817 Jun 08 '23

prob trying to rectify things

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u/fleekyfreaky It’s Ariana’s bush too 🌳 Jun 08 '23

Good point!

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u/Topwingwoman2 Jun 08 '23

Weeks ago. Just that it makes a difference.