Right, that's the point I'm getting at. The usage of the word "ostracized" and her demeanor/defensiveness and the "evidence" of his history all point to her and a few others actively taking a role in his isolation, instead of just avoiding this psycho like everyone else probably did.

Which is a key element in removing any victim whining she wanted to do, and puts a chunk of the responsibility for what happened squarely onto her lap.