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EXCLUSIVE: Charlize Theron Faces Bizarre Trolling Over Her Love of Boozing After Revealing Trauma of Alcoholic Dad Shot Dead By Her Mom · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_01]: Here's fresh intelligence first to start your day.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Charlie's Thuron faces backlash over alcohol comments and mid-childhood trauma revelation.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Asterisk, Charlie's Thuron, is enduring online trolling following her candid discussion about enjoying alcohol.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Stemming from her traumatic upbringing with an abusive alcoholic father, who was later shot dead by her mother in self-defense.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This 50-year-old Oscar winner has shared insights into her complex relationship with alcohol, influenced by a childhood in South Africa, filled with fear and instability.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In a revealing NY Times interview, Theron recounted the difficult experiences of her youth, recalling the dread instilled by witnessing, drunk people, and their erratic behavior.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She disclosed, I have memories from when I was really young, seeing really drunk people, and it scared me.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: sources close to Thuron, expressed frustration over the backlash she received.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Stating there is a misunderstanding of her message.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In Citer explained, Charlie's is not glorifying alcohol.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She's being honest about living with trauma while still having a healthy, controlled relationship with it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: They're unclareified, I'm not an alcoholic, just because I fall, it doesn't mean I'm drunk.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Friends note the trolling has reopened painful memories of her tumultuous upbringing, which included significant verbal abuse from her father, who built a sizable bar at home and often returned in e-breated.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Reflecting on her family dynamics, they're undescribed her painful childhood moments, especially after fights between her parents, which created an intimidating silence.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Notably, she recounted the frightening night of her father's death, describing her fear as he forcibly entered their home, resulting in a violent confrontation with her mother, who ultimately acted in self-defense.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Despite the traumatic events, Thuron mentioned her mother's resilience and determination to move forward, stating, the next morning she sent me to school.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She was just like, we're going to move on.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This rich background provides context to Thuron's relationship with alcohol, emphasizing it is not reckless, but shaped by her past experiences.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Shooting incident ruled as self-defense, left an indelible mark on Theron and her family, shaping their lives moving forward.