There were people saying that because they, as survivors, didn’t relate to the way abuse was depicted in the book, then that means anyone who does relate to it is lying or that they shouldn’t because it’s “not their story”.

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That’s how self-centred they are. They think a character they didn’t even make themselves should specifically cater to them. They expect writers who don’t even know they exist to be mind readers and align their work to their very specific expectations. These people are not living in the real world.

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There's something related that I've noticed - It's really funny how the only people I've seen expressing condolences or making sure survivors are ok is people who aren't rabidly against the book. Ursula has personally reached out to people to comfort, has told survivors not to read if it might be a

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trigger, etc. Meanwhile the crowd crowing that they care about survivors have *checks* accused people of lying about their abuse, accused people of weaponizing it, and started arguments under people talking about their trauma. I have not seen a single one say something nice to a survivor. Funny.

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My best guess is the stepping on lego bit? Cause everyone knows comforting someone being harassed by telling them you hope their harassers trod upon kids toys is wishing tortue on your critics

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