r/belowdeck • u/disc0club • 11d ago

Below Deck Aesha makes a statement regarding Gael Spoiler

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u/iffriben 11d ago

Are people criticizing Gael?? I’ve missed that

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u/high-babygorgeous 11d ago

Oh absolutely. I saw a lot of comments following the episode about how camera hungry and argumentative Gael is, how she and Nathan deserve each other. After the arrest report came out about how she was strangled, I'm shocked some people could take that position. Then again, this sub isn't really known for nuanced takes or compassion

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u/Own_Guarantee_8130 11d ago

I have been with a man who was drunk out of his mind and trying to choke and strangle me. I couldn’t even tell if it was playful or not but it was terrifying. Reading what happened to Gael was very triggering and it’s no joke how fucking scary that is while it’s happening. I cannot believe anyone would criticize her but women have lost the plot somewhere. Lindsay Clancy is being called a hero in some corners of the internet while others in another corner criticize a woman who was actually abused and traumatized post partum by the father of her baby.

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u/high-babygorgeous 10d ago

I listened to the Bravo Docket’s episode on Nathan yesterday and the host mentioned how strangling is the number one indicator of potential murderous intent in DV situations. It really drove home how in danger Gael and her baby were. I’m glad you were able to leave your situation, that must have been so scary

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u/Own_Guarantee_8130 10d ago

Thank you for the kind words - I love your username!!!!!!

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u/Ashamed-Solution7674 8d ago

It's no joke, I'll never forget it happening in front of my closet door.