#i truly expected ava to scream and cry verbally abusive shit in that scene and to get an actual apology instead was just EVERYTHING

[wanderingsquirrelgirl]

coming back to this post after watching the ep where ava apologizes. guys, i got my catharsis. my mom would NEVER, but at least ava did.

idk how i ever doubted the wonderful storytellers in this show. love yall.

i'll say it. i love erika but my GOD is ava the most triggering mother figure i've encountered in media. i know what they're doing is funny for folks, but jesus, the gaslighting and selfishness reminds me so much of the shit i endured in childhood that was deeply demeaning and hurtful. i only wish i had a tula or viola in my life to help lovingly guide me through dealing with someone like her.

erika is absolutely crushing this character design, but it's just a smidgeeeee too real for me.

or maybe i'm just built a little too gentle. idk.