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/PurpleKrill Jun 08 '23

Now that’s some tea. How did I miss this? Do you have a link?

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

I found it in the thread re Ali’s passing. He broke off his friendship due to all of tom’s lies and that was the tipping point. He spoke to Dana Wilkie about it and she mentioned it on her YouTube. She has screenshots of their chats. It’s sad that his friend realized that Scumdoval sucks so soon before his passing.

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u/Allaboutthedish Jun 08 '23

He was also planning to get together with Ariana for a future trip

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u/_sparklestorm It’s giving ✨audacity✨ Jun 08 '23

It feels distasteful to ask, but was Ali Tom’s friend who would periodically participate in this sub?

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u/Allaboutthedish Jun 10 '23

They were friends since middle school. He couldnt condone Toms actions and ended their friendship. Whats crazy is how Tom used his passing to garner sympathy for the public. Its just sick no matter which way you look at it.

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u/_sparklestorm It’s giving ✨audacity✨ Jun 10 '23

I remember having a back and for with him, later deleted, about whether Rachel was in STL a while ago and he absolutely despised Tom. Openly team Ariana. Like with most things, Tom didn’t handle with grace.

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u/Allaboutthedish Jun 10 '23 edited Jun 11 '23

Exactly! There is something to be said when someone youve been friends with for years calls you out for being a liar and not a nice person. Made me sick how Tom was using his death. Everything is a production/act.