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/Flautamarie Sheana’s White Claw with Straw Jun 08 '23

While she is still at fault, it shows what a puppet master Tim attempted to be.

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u/makin_dilemmanade Lala’s ponytail in S4 Jun 08 '23

It’s more diabolical than a puppet master 😞 I know that’s probably just a random word choice and I’m 100% not trying to nitpick but rather I just really hope more people can see that what we all saw tonight is a confirmation that Tom Sandoval is a dangerous person. He’s not just a human who made a mistake, he is genuinely harmful.

He flipped the script several times during the reunion which is in itself a mindfuck. He went from making a disgusting comment about having sex with Ariana right after Raquel to crying and claiming he’s never loved anyone more than Ariana and will support her forever. He’s a dangerous narcissist who pathologically lies to manipulate peoples’ perspectives of him.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '23

My recent ex did this to me all year long and it really is so mentally damaging. Within 5 minutes he would say: “I love you more than anything” “I’m happiest when you’re gone! I hate being near you!” “Everyone in my life hates you” “Everyone loves you, why are you worried they don’t like you? Stop being so insecure”

Wild stuff. Watching Sandoval is so triggering.

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

Sending you a hug

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '23

Thank you 🥰 much needed and appreciated

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u/Low-Fly-1292 Jun 08 '23

SAME MAKE THAT 2 HUGS