In this episode of Basically Unbothered Recapped, Gabi dives headfirst into the emotional chaos of The Traitors, unpacking a deeply upsetting episode that sparked outrage, bias, and uncomfortable truths about how Black women are treated on reality TV. With spoilers ahead, Gabi doesn’t hold back as she calls out what she sees as blatant intimidation, racial bias, and cowardice disguised as strategy.

Beyond the recap, the episode shifts into a more personal, reflective space. Gabi shares life updates from surviving a snowstorm to reclaiming confidence through hands-on creativity, including building her own pallet bed as a reminder that she is capable of hard things. The episode also explores the emotional toll of being an author and entrepreneur without the support she hoped for, the quiet grief of unmet expectations, and the gratitude she holds for the community that does show up.

The conversation closes with a bookish breather as Gabi reviews In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros, praising its character-driven storytelling, emotional depth, and unexpected twist. It’s a layered episode about rage, resilience, creativity, and choosing to believe in yourself even when the world isn’t clapping yet.

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