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Oprah’s Response: Silence and Sympathetic Nod?
Throughout her confession, the author notes Oprah’s reactions—primarily nodding in acknowledgment. The implication is that Oprah, knowingly or unknowingly, has played a role in perpetuating a culture where such confessions are normalized and perhaps even celebrated. The critic here is skepticism about whether these public platforms serve to heal or merely to reinforce existing narcissistic tendencies.