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Food Network Alum Valerie Bertinelli Reveals She Was Sexually Abused at Age 11 - 'I'm Pissed Off That It Happened' · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Valerie Bert Nellie has revealed for the first time that she was sexually abused as a child and is finally healing from a decades later, as shared in her new memoir, naked, the quiet work of becoming perfectly
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  [SPEAKER_00]: where she dedicates a chapter to her experiences.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: To introduce this chapter, Brittanylli purposely included a photo of herself at age 11, portraying the girl who endured such trauma, her expression more reserved than joyful.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It boggles my mind that this little girl was taken advantage of that way, and I'm furious about it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We need to start speaking up and saying, enough, she expressed.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The trauma significantly impacted Bert Nellie's self-perception and body image.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She noted, all of that shame had nothing to do with my body.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It was just something to take out my shame on.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Reflecting on her history of battling weight, she said the trauma had lasting repercussions, leading to feelings of self-loathing.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The very first time I set it out loud to my therapist, it got worse before it got better.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She admitted.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Bert Nelly, now 63, is actively pursuing her healing journey, noting a major breakthrough from a severe anxiety attack.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I thought I'm not getting anywhere.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I needed to do more work, she remarked.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Despite not initially planning to share her past and her wellness book, originally intended to promote self-love, she found the courage to address her status as a survivor.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I can say it out loud.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I was sexually assaulted, she said.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It doesn't feel like it owns me anymore.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Fame since her teenage years for her role as Barbara Cooper on CBS's stated, I'm Bert Nellie has enjoyed a long career, including several cookbooks and television shows like his home.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Her journey of self-discovery emphasizes the importance of healing and speaking out against abuse.