That’s what Overwatch’s D.Va voice actress had to endure for her wholejourneyafter she complained to the crew that a man had used foul language against her. Instead of helping her out, the flight attendant further berated and harassed her!
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Overwatch’s D.Va voice actress, Charlet, was on a WestJet flight when a passenger kicked her seat, but when she turned around, he verbally abused her
Tricia also complained about Charlet to the captain in the cockpit and then threatened to off-board her and get her arrested upon landing
In today’s story, Overwatch’s D.Va voice actress,Charlet Chung, narrates how she was caught in a horrifying mid-air situation and how it scarred her for life. What happened was that the passenger sitting behind her was kicking and pushing her seat, and all she did was turn around, but before she could say anything, the man used foul language and told her off.
As shocking as it sounds, the nightmare didn’t end there for Charlet as more terror followed after Tricia complained about Charlet to the captain in the cockpit. She even threatened to have Charlet off-boarded or arrested upon landing. For another twist to the tale, she was acting all friendly with the real perpetrator, laughing and enjoying a long conversation with him.
Charlet had quite a dehumanizing experience after she had to beg Tricia to allow her to use the washroom, and she also got called a “belligerent” and an “unruly” passenger. Charlet tried to record as much as she could, though it was not possible to record everything as theflight attendantwas acting aggressively, which really scared her.
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There were also a couple of folks who spoke about Tricia and mentioned how she wasrudeto them as well, while others also narrated encountering awful experiences with the WestJet crew. Many netizens also reached out to Charlet and expressed their sympathies for the torture she had to endure at the hands of Tricia.
To understand more about trauma and PTSD,Bored PandainterviewedEden Lobo, a counselor and psychology professor. She mentioned that trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
“When someone feels trapped or isolated in a distressing situation—especially in a confined space like an airplane, where they cannot physically remove themselves—there are several common psychological effects they may experience. These effects can range from immediate emotional responses to longer-lasting mental health impacts,” she added.
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When we spoke to Prof. Lobo about why individuals in authority, like Tricia, might fail to address the actual aggressor in situations like these, she mentioned that it can happen for several reasons and can have significant psychological effects on the person who feels unjustly singled out.
She added that bias or assumptions, desire for quick resolution, authority fatigue, emotional detachment, fear of escalation, group dynamics, and pressure to maintain order could be the reasons why Tricia backed the perpetrator. Prof. Lobo stressed the fact that no matter the reason, empathy amongst authoritative figures is a must or they risk creating a vicious cycle.
Lastly, concluding her interview, she mentioned that overcoming PTSD is a complex process as each individual’s experience with PTSD is unique. “Consulting an expert, undergoing therapy, and developing coping mechanisms can be helpful in overcoming it,” Prof. Lobo emphasized.
Folks online were in an uproar over the WestJet crew and some also reported experiencing similar things while on the flight
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