Christina Applegate's raw memoir: survival and sadness

Christina Applegate is sharing deeply personal stories from her past, including the profound impact of her mother's struggles with addiction. She recalled a childhood marked by instability, with single mothers, transient men, and drugs frequently present. Applegate noted that her mother's coping mechanisms were "a little off," which she believes influenced her own approach to parenting.

Her teenage years were also marked by a physically abusive relationship, a situation she reflects on with the understanding that she could not "fix" broken individuals. These experiences have shaped her perspective on life and motherhood, which she will explore further in her forthcoming memoir, "You With the Sad Eyes."

The memoir, set to be released next month, is described by Applegate as a story of survival, not necessarily inspirational but capable of inspiring readers. She shared on Instagram that the book contains details previously unknown even to close friends, encompassing "the good stuff, the terrible stuff, the hilarious stuff, the shitty sad stuff."

Applegate also plans to discuss her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis in the book. She describes the memoir as the story of a "little girl with sad eyes" who has become a stronger, resilient human being. She emphasizes her commitment to honesty, stating that "people's lives... f***ing suck sometimes," and she aims to reflect that raw reality.