I'm late to this, but I really liked it. I'm so glad you tackled the abuse head-on because it was sadly something we never saw in the show (and something that I think a lot of fans paint over as well, sadly).

She remembers what Katherine had done to Stefan almost a hundred and fifty years ago and thinks that maybe, of all people, he has the right to say things like that.

I love that you brought this up too! Great line.