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
A tech executive is warning of the dangers of the Metaverse after claiming she was “gang raped.” Nina Patel, a psychotherapist and start-up co-founder of Kabuni, an educational web site, said she was targeted by four anonymous and supposedly male attackers, merely for appearing online with a female avatar — just 60 seconds after signing up … Read more
In “Memory,” a woman haunted by her past meets a man who’s scarcely holding onto his. That’s the setup in the writer-director Michel Franco’s contrived drama with Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, whose work in this artsified slab of exploitation cinema is strong enough that you wish their characters would run off to an entirely … Read more
Everyone needs to calm down. Taylor Swift’s rep is slamming rumors that the singer and ex Joe Alwyn were married before splitting in April after six years together. Tree Paine spoke out on Thursday when the anonymous Instagram account DeuxMoi claimed that Swift and the British actor, 32, had a “marriage” ceremony in 2020 or … Read more
The latest online trend is trauma — and it’s all thanks to a more “self-aware” generation. Gen Z’s attempt to destigmatize mental health issues and willingness to open up online has spurred a wave of trauma oversharing on social media platforms. Meg Schnetzer, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, has seen an “uptick” of young people talking about … Read more
A dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare for one couple after a one-punch attack left a dad with severe head trauma in hospital. Andreas Lehr and his wife Kanisha decided to travel to Perth after their wedding to celebrate their nuptials, leaving their two children at home. They went to see Luke Combs in concert … Read more
Prince Harry hails from jolly ol’ England, and now lives in posh Montecito. But they say home is where the heart is — and, for Harry, that’s wallowing in his personal trauma. The Duke of Sussex has made that clear in his unsparingly insufferable memoir, “Spare,” and a streamed session with trauma rock-star Dr. Gabor … Read more
Vlad and dads? Meghan Markle only hosted one podcast, “Archetypes,” under her and Prince Harry’s failed $20 million Spotify deal — but that doesn’t mean the redheaded royal didn’t have podcast ideas of his own. Bloomberg reported Thursday that unidentified insiders claim Harry, 38, met with several producers and production houses to brainstorm show concepts. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: In many ways, I am blessed. I have an amazing family, a great husband and a well-paying job that I enjoy. My only problem is, I hate myself. I hide my pain with humor (I’m pretty funny). I have some childhood sexual abuse trauma and have had a lot of counseling. I’m hesitant … Read more
Elliot Page is ready for his next career chapter — the book tour for his new memoir. The “Juno” star, 36, is dropping his memoir “Pageboy” on June 6 and already has his book tour dates on deck. Page will be heading to New York for his release day and will end his tour on … Read more