seeing lestat yell at his mother and magnus, both of his abusers, as he exerts his control was just so cathartic. as a victim of both SA/CSA and incest grooming, seeing a character that so closely reflects myself stand up for himself ? it was so healing for me
I genuinely think this has been some of the most relatable SA trauma portrayal I have ever seen. the hypersexuality ? the denial of the abuse ? how he centers himself and blames himself for "seducing" them not because he truly fully believes it but as a way to gain control of the narrative; to survive with the actions that were forced upon him. I adore this season so much. im disheartened to see the reaction because it means that people gloss over the wins we've got.
















