Sharon proved that she was the only one who could help Phyllis overcome her panic attack on The Young and the Restless. It’s interesting considering their tumultuous history on the soap opera. This tender and vulnerable moment marked a turning point in their relationship.
Key Takeaways
- Sharon helped Phyllis through her panic attack.
- After decades of rivalry, Sharon became the one person who could help Phyllis.
- Sharon’s experience with mental illness and trauma allowed her to see Phyllis differently.
The One Thing Sharon Could Do For Phyllis
On Friday’s episode, Sharon (Sharon Case) helped Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) overcome a panic attack. At that moment, Phyllis lost everything in her life. Not only did she no longer have a business, but she also didn’t have a family to lean on.
Her kids had disowned her and are still unlikely to come around, even though she begrudgingly agreed to give Victor’s (Eric Braeden) business back. Sharon was the only person who reached Phyllis when her own children couldn’t.
She was able to talk her out of her panic attack. This marked a turning point in their relationship. The two have feuded for decades over their romantic rivalry with Nick (Joshua Morrow).
But they agreed to put their differences aside for the sake of Nick and their blended families. Sharon and Phyllis were determined to make their friendship work, even though Phyllis stole Newman’s company.
Why Sharon’s Past Helped Phyllis
Sharon and Phyllis have bonded over the shared trauma from the Havenhurst kidnapping involving Martin (Christopher Cousins). Additionally, Sharon’s mental health struggles and recovery allowed her to see Phyllis differently than Daniel (Michael Graziadei) or Summer (Allison Lanier) did.
Phyllis’ kids can only see the conniving and scheming mother who hasn’t changed. Sharon recognized the reason why Phyllis stole Victor’s company. She did it because she wanted to have some control over her life. Unlike Sharon, Phyllis hasn’t allowed herself to heal from the kidnapping event.
She tried to keep herself busy by scheming and masterminding. Sharon didn’t see Phyllis as the enemy. She saw her as someone who cried out for help. That’s why she was willing to help Phyllis overcome her panic attack.
Sharon offered Phyllis an unexpected olive branch. Following Phyllis’s difficult decision to hand over Newman Enterprises to Victor, Sharon refused to let her wallow in her emotions. She reminded Phyllis that she wasn’t a quitter and even encouraged her to bounce back after this downfall.
