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entertainment2 years ago

John Stamos Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Abuse, Ex-Wife Rebecca Romijn, and Alcohol Battle

Actor John Stamos reveals shocking details in his upcoming memoir "If You Would Have Told Me," including allegations of childhood sexual abuse, his painful divorce from ex-wife Rebecca Romijn, and his battle with alcoholism. Stamos shares that he was molested by a babysitter as a child, which he only recently came to terms with while writing the book. He also opens up about feeling shattered by his divorce from Romijn and the negative impact it had on his life. Additionally, Stamos discusses his struggle with alcohol addiction, including a DUI arrest in 2015, and how he found sobriety and a new perspective on life.

via Fox News|
#alcoholism#childhood-sexual-abuse#divorce
entertainment2 years ago

John Stamos: From Childhood Abuse to Finding Magic

Actor John Stamos has revealed in his upcoming memoir that he is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by his former babysitter. Stamos, known for his roles in General Hospital, ER, and Full House, shared his experience to raise awareness and advocate for abused children. He initially kept the trauma to himself but decided to address it in his book, while also ensuring that it didn't overshadow his entire story. Stamos's memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, will be released on October 24th.

via BuzzFeed|
#advocacy#child-abuse-hotline#childhood-sexual-abuse
psychology2 years ago

The Impact of Traumatized Sexuality on Relationship Satisfaction Following Childhood Sexual Abuse

A new study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy explores the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, trauma symptoms, and relationship satisfaction. The research highlights the impact of traumatized sexuality, which refers to the manifestation of trauma symptoms during sexual activities, on survivors' overall relationship satisfaction. The study found that survivors of childhood sexual abuse reported lower relationship satisfaction and higher levels of both PTSD symptoms and traumatized sexuality. Traumatized sexuality played a moderating role in the link between childhood sexual abuse and relationship satisfaction, suggesting that it influences how strongly childhood sexual abuse affects relationship satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of addressing sexual-related posttraumatic stress symptoms, such as traumatized sexuality, when working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the context of their romantic relationships.

via PsyPost|
#childhood-sexual-abuse#psychology#ptsd
social-issues2 years ago

Early Life Factors Linked to Sex Work in Adulthood: ADHD and Sexual Abuse as Predictors

Childhood sexual abuse between ages 9 to 15 and having a childhood diagnosis of ADHD-C (combined presentation of ADHD) may be linked to later engagement in sex work, according to preliminary research. The study suggests that targeted interventions addressing these risk factors, promoting education, and providing access to medication may help support young women at risk of engaging in sex work. However, the study has limitations due to a small sample size, and further research is needed to confirm the findings and explore specific mechanisms.

via PsyPost|
#adhd#childhood-sexual-abuse#intervention
entertainment2 years ago

Kevin Smith's Candid Account of His Recent Mental Health Struggles and Trauma.

Kevin Smith spent a month in a mental health facility last January after having a “complete break from reality” and reveals how therapy helped him understand how childhood interactions were a form of sexual abuse. Smith also recounted various traumatic experiences in his life that shaped his adulthood, resulting in body dysmorphia, overworking to the point of burnout, becoming a co-dependent “people pleaser” and, after therapy, the understanding that he had been sexually abused when he was 6.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#childhood-sexual-abuse#entertainment#kevin-smith