>the amount of absolutely vile commentary she had to push through from fellow trainees and program supervisors was absurd

I believe you, it happened to me as well. I'm glad you both pushed through that; it actually is a Level 0 attack, but at the right time it can be quite demoralizing. You are way better than those pieces of filth.

My best wishes to you and your family, may you have a blessed life :D.