And this take is too simple as well, just in the opposite direction, attributing something akin to malice to V's actions. A lot of this shit is frequently esse

And this take is too simple as well, just in the opposite direction, attributing something akin to malice to V's actions. A lot of this shit is frequently essentially defensive in nature - the lies seem easier and importantly safer than the truth. And sometimes they don't just seem, they are. The world is not kind to trans people, yet we lionize "fake it 'til you make it" stories. Not to mention the undertones of neurodivergance or mental illness that are hinted but their communications - and whether those caused or were caused by so many of these difficulties. Which isn't to say V deserves no blame, but this story is likely far more complex than even hinted at in the article, and even people intending no harm can cause it.