'RHOSLC' viewers accuse 'narcissistic' Monica Garcia of 'playing victim' amid feud with mom Linda
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: The internet is pointing fingers at Monica Garcia, accusing her of exacerbating the conflict with her mother, even reigniting it during the Bermuda trip.
Critics label her as narcissistic, citing her tendency to play the victim card. During the Bermuda visit, Monica mysteriously disappeared from the van, only to be found in tears in a bathroom after her family opted out of filming.
Despite initial suspicions of her estranged mom's involvement, it was debunked.
Linda Darnell, Monica's mother, firmly requested her daughter not to lay blame for the Bermuda incident, emphasizing that Monica could have visited off-camera.
Internet sentiments align with Linda's, criticizing Monica's victim mentality and viewing her as the source of the problem.
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"Everyone going after the mother but I feel Monica is getting away with narcissistic behavior and victim mentality. That's just me," wrote one on Instagram.
"Monica is the problem here, not her mom. I can't believe no one sees through this bs," wrote another.
"I stand with the mother," commented one. "Narcissistic Monica blames everyone else for everything," said one.
"Monica is an adult and still blames all her immaturity on her mother. She needs to grow up. want to be an adult then act like an adult period," added another.
What is the feud between Linda and Monica Garcia?
Monica tearfully shared with her co-star Heather the volatility of her relationship with her mother, tracing its roots to her entire childhood.
At the age of 12, her mother reportedly opted to pursue her dream, leaving Monica with a family in Pennsylvania while she relocated to New York.
Monica described their connection more as that of siblings than a traditional mother-daughter relationship, contributing to the challenges in their dynamic.
What does Monica Garcia do for a living?
Monica proudly identifies as an entrepreneur, serving as the founder and creative director of the baby supply brand, Brea Baby.
Monica Garcia entered 'RHOSLC' through her friend Angie, yet the women swiftly recognized her from another familiar face.
As an excommunicated ex-Mormon, Monica navigates single motherhood, raising her four children independently while managing her baby products business.
Is Monica Garcia married?
Monica Garcia is officially divorced. The 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star concluded her divorce from ex-husband Mike, whom she married in 2009 in a Mormon temple.
Together, they welcomed daughters Jaidyn, West, and Kendall. Monica also has an eldest daughter, Bri, from a previous relationship.
