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Valerie Bertinelli Reflects on Overcoming Trauma and Finding Healing
23 Oct
Summary
- Valerie Bertinelli shares emotional experiences from walking through New York City
- Bertinelli credits EMDR and talk therapy for helping her heal from past trauma
- Bertinelli feels "surrounded by kind people" at her workplace, which has aided her recovery
In a recent video shared on her Instagram Stories, Valerie Bertinelli, the acclaimed Food Network alum, reflected on her emotional journey over the past year and a half. The 65-year-old celebrity chef revealed that while walking near Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, the area brought back painful memories of "pretty horrible experiences" and "mental, emotional beatdowns" she had faced in the past.
However, Bertinelli expressed gratitude for the progress she has made, saying, "To be able to walk on these streets and not feel what I felt then, I guess I'm getting better." The author credited EMDR (eye movement, desensitization, and reprocessing) therapy and talk therapy for helping her heal from the trauma she had experienced. Bertinelli also noted that her supportive work environment, where she is "surrounded by kind people," has been instrumental in her recovery.
Bertinelli's openness about her personal journey is a testament to her resilience and determination to turn her life experiences into something meaningful. As she prepares to release her upcoming book, "Getting Naked," the celebrity chef hopes that her story will inspire others who may be facing similar challenges to find their own path to healing and growth.
