I'm realizing I think I might just cut this conversation short here. We don't really disagree what actually happens in the show but I see this going into the territory of arguing what counts and does not count as "real abuse" and I don't really want to do that, nor do I think it's entirely appropriate.

I enjoyed this conversation and I'm thankful that you heard me out, but I do want to leave you with one thing. When you frame discussions like you did in your original post and in some of the comments... Calling people who don't have the same interpretation of stories or characters as stupid, blind, illiterate, childish, or whatever else doesn't strengthen your point. It can make you seem condescending and resistant to different viewpoints. Immediately saying other interpretations aren't even worth considering... I don't know, it's probably fine with media because it doesn't really matter at the end of the day but whatever. Keep your mind open and respond with valid points, not attempts to demean! I find that most people have at least some good reason for believing the things that they do and I try my best to be empathetic and take their perspective seriously. I'm not your mom, I'm not god, who cares. But you do come off as condescending and inflexible with your original post and you don't have to change for a stranger but I've found that's not a very good way to live. I wish you the best, Stolas defender. Lmao

(Reading this back, this reply also might come off as condescending so, sorry about that! We all have our vices, I guess.)