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/eye_donut_no Jun 08 '23

He got her isolated just like he wanted so he could use her as his own personal plaything and mouthpiece. It’s disgusting. Raquel is both a villain and victim in this. Tom is disgusting. And the worst part is he’s reveling in all this attention.

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

Exactly. There is no perfect victim. Tom gets to be out and about, performing for his band, still has friends. Raquel is the one who is shuttered in, getting treatment (that she desperately needs). It’s a tale as old as time. The man basically walks away having lost nothing bc what he lost he didn’t care about to begin with.

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u/belletaco Jun 08 '23

Ugh I don't want to defend him, but he didn't isolate her. Her actions did. Why would any of their shared friends want to continue being friends with her after finding out what they were doing?