Elizabeth Smart was only 14-years-old when she was abducted at knifepoint from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, and sexually assaulted by a street preacher and his wife. A year after her disappearance, Smart safely returned home. But the traumatizing wounds remained. Since her horrifying experience, the now 38-year-old has become a child safety … Read more
About a third of parents with estranged adult children claim the breakdown in their family’s relationship stemmed from advice their kids got from a therapist — as experts warn of a toxic rise in victimhood culture. A survey of 7,000 estranged parents conducted in April found that an astounding one in three believed their adult … Read more
Actor Mickey Rourke looked unrecognizable in shocking photos captured this week. “The Wrestler” star, 73, was spotted in LA in a gray hoodie and jeans, but seemed to be missing what could be considered something more important: his teeth. His dental troubles actually go way back — but an expert explained to The Post how … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who has been married to a wonderful man for seven years (together for 12). Throughout our relationship, my husband has struggled with religious trauma that affects his desire (and ability) to be intimate. We’ve seen counselors, talked through it and addressed the value we place on physical intimacy. Nothing … Read more
“General Hospital” icons Genie Francis and Maurice Benard are digging deeper than ever as they open up about the emotional backbone of their latest storyline. In an upcoming two-part episode of Benard’s “State of Mind” mental health podcast, the longtime co-stars revealed why their current arc feels so charged — and how Francis tapped into … Read more
Public violence and recent tragedy, including the deaths of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, have left many shaken by what they have seen. For witnesses, whether seeing the event in person or on a screen, these memories can be difficult to shake, potentially developing into grief and trauma. Jonathan Alpert, a New York psychotherapist and author of … Read more
In dorm rooms across America, college students used to go at it like rabbits. Now, they house the cutesy animals instead. As Gen Z forgoes sex, drugs, and alcohol, youngsters are instead spending their time on campus tending to emotional support pets. Students are housing dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in their dorm rooms … Read more
From fictional scream queen to true crime. Jennifer Love Hewitt has become one of the iconic “final girls” in horror movies, thanks to her role in the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” franchise. And now, she’s sharing the stories of true murders. Hewitt, 46, narrates and executive produces the true crime ID docuseries … Read more
Pluto, our petite power planet of primordial urges, transformation through trauma, ID energy and the subconscious mind, is going retrograde in Aquarius from May 4th to October 13th. Over the past few years, Pluto has been dipping between the final degrees of stalwart, capitalist dad jeans Capricorn and the early degrees of charismatic cult leader Aquarius. … Read more
We’ve long known the short-term effects of trauma — headaches, changes in appetite or sleep, fear, anxiety and concentration troubles are just a few. A new study suggests that severe trauma, like that experienced in war, can leave epigenetic “scars” on DNA that endures for generations. In the early 1980s, the Syrian regime carried out … Read more
Welcome to December, Star Seeds. The month begins with a potent new moon in Sagittarius in the early hours of Dec. 1, (Nov. 30 for those on the West Coast.) Under these dark skies and the influence of the archer, we are reminded that the unknown is the last horizon of hope and that curiosity … Read more
Jealously is a b—h. Psychotherapists warn that Rebecca Syndrome, also known as “retroactive jealously,” is having a scary impact on relationships, as experts notice a rise in inquiries on the condition. In a recent blog post by psychotherapist Toby Ingham, he describes patients with Rebecca Syndrome as those who become “fixated” on their partner’s ex-partner. … Read more
Jill Martin is opening up about navigating life a year after beating breast cancer. “I hold two emotions that don’t normally go together simultaneously,” the 48-year-old told Us Weekly on Tuesday at the “Today” show taping. “I’m so grateful to be cancer-free, but on the other hand, I just came out of a year of fog and … Read more
Olivia Benson has been hit hard. Mariska Hargitay, 60, who has starred as Olivia Benson in the “Law & Order” franchise since 1999 – making her the longest-running character in the longest-running primetime drama – said that she’s been “deeply” impacted by the show. “When I started the show, I wasn’t aware of how deeply … Read more
Rob Schneider’s daughter, Elle King, wasn’t trying to ruffle any feathers when she revealed details of her challenging relationship with her dad. King, 35, shared last month that she would go “four or five years without talking to” her father, while chatting with Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast. In addition, … Read more
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Pax is out of the hospital following his scary accident. The 20-year-old was released from the ICU days after crashing his electric bike in Los Angeles, a source told PEOPLE on Sunday. The insider said that Pax — who Jolie, 49, shares with her ex-husband Pitt — “suffered complex trauma” in … Read more
Oliver Hudson, son of actor and musician Bill Hudson and famed Hollywood star Goldie Hawn, is clarifying his comments that the actress gave him with “trauma.” “So far out of context,” Hudson, 47, told his sister, Kate Hudson, on their podcast, “Sibling Revelry.” “I’m even afraid to talk about it to inflame this even more, … Read more
Oliver Hudson, son of Hollywood stars Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, is getting candid about his childhood and how he sometimes felt “unprotected” by his famous mom. “My mother was the one that I had almost the most trauma about, interestingly enough, because she was my primary caregiver and I was with her all of … Read more
The performances are multifaceted. Manenti herself was raped as a teenager and discusses this in the film. In critiquing his character, Carrington calls him “uneducated” (a polite substitute for jerk) and comes off nearly as glib, yet honest in his identification with the rapist. Anne Mundstuk, Coolidge’s boarding school roommate and confidante, is cast as … Read more
S is for sadness. A seemingly innocent tweet made by beloved “Sesame Street” icon Elmo sparked a flurry of concerning reactions — including from President Biden. “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing,” the puppet, who is reportedly only 3 years old, posted on X (formerly Twitter). Little did Elmo know, he was … Read more