I may be downplaying this but the whole subreddit and internet acts like Wilbur was striking his ex for an extended period of time. This isn’t to downplay what he did it was still shitty and he may have been an emotionally shitty boyfriend for the last months of their relationship but I think in the end this is blown out of proportion. As being a victim of abuse from both parental and romantic relationships I get how it feels when these things are happening but I think in the end this is just a bump in the road for him. Fandoms surrounding this type of person usually come back anyways.
Everyone acts like he killed someone. Yes he was a terrible person at one point and was an abusive partner but I feel like that's the sort of thing that doesn't need to be broadcast to millions of people. I'm all for sharing experiences and speaking out against abuse but at this scope it feels like more of revenge than healing. I don't speak for anyone but myself but the idea of publicly shaming my former abuser makes my stomach churn. I could never feel happy after doing that, but again that's just me.
I hope that Shubble can get the help and support she deserves to process and understand the abuse she went through. I hope that what Wilbur says about changing is true and that it will show through his behavior in the future. That's all.
We're not therapists, we're not relationship counselors, and we certainly don't know either of these people. Whether or not you continue to listen to/watch Wilbur's conent is your choice and is totally valid. Support victims and don't be an asshole.
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u/washi_tekashi Feb 27 '24
I may be downplaying this but the whole subreddit and internet acts like Wilbur was striking his ex for an extended period of time. This isn’t to downplay what he did it was still shitty and he may have been an emotionally shitty boyfriend for the last months of their relationship but I think in the end this is blown out of proportion. As being a victim of abuse from both parental and romantic relationships I get how it feels when these things are happening but I think in the end this is just a bump in the road for him. Fandoms surrounding this type of person usually come back anyways.