I saw this on Pinterest about this and I 100% agree
I want Lizzie to heal. I really do. I get that she has been through a lot — no one's denying her trauma - but it's frustrating to see how people are so quick to excuse every cruel thing she said to Gibsie because of it. He was literally abused by the same man and still wasn't an asshole to those around him. I'm not saying Lizzie doesn't deserve healing, but Gibsie's trauma shouldn't be overshadowed just because she has a redemption arc now. He's one of the most selfless characters in the series - he carried so much pain quietly, never made it anyone else's problem, and still kept loving the people around him. Like hear me out. It's not about hating Lizzie. I want to like her. But right now, her behavior is just insufferable — not because of her trauma, but because of how easily the fandom lets her get away with it. Gibsie's feelings are valid and I hope we all get to see a better and HEALED version of Lizzie soon.
I want Lizzie to heal. I really do.
I get that she has been through a lot — no one's denying her trauma - but it's frustrating to see how people are so quick to excuse every cruel thing she said to Gibsie because of it. He was literally abused by the same man and still wasn't an asshole to those around him.
I'm not saying Lizzie doesn't deserve healing, but Gibsie's trauma shouldn't be overshadowed just because she has a redemption arc now. He's one of the most selfless characters in the series - he carried so much pain quietly, never made it anyone else's problem, and still kept loving the people around him.
Like hear me out. It's not about hating Lizzie. I want to like her. But right now, her behavior is just insufferable — not because of her trauma, but because of how easily the fandom lets her get away with it. Gibsie's feelings are valid and I hope we all get to see a better and HEALED version of Lizzie soon.