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The critique vividly paints Gilbert on her “bathroom floor,” weeping over her addiction and regret, describing scenes of her hiding in bathrooms, lost in despair. These visceral descriptions serve to underline the disconnect: how media portrays Gilbert as enlightened and resilient, yet publicly, she seems consumed by addiction and self-pity. The comments from social media—mostly savage and disgusted—reflect the public’s revulsion at her perceived hypocrisy and exploitation of her partner’s deterioration.