Brooke Shields shares her painful experiences with her late mother’s alcoholism in her memoir, revealing the impact it had on her life.
New York City: Brooke Shields opened up about the struggles she faced due to her late mother’s alcoholism. In her memoir, she described living in constant “agony” because of it.
Her mom, Teri Shields, passed away in 2012 after battling dementia. Brooke shared that her mother often presented herself as non-judgmental, but that wasn’t how it felt for her.
She felt like she was always in trouble or waiting for something bad to happen, which is common for kids raised by alcoholics. Brooke said her mom’s drinking created a lot of anxiety for her.
While work provided some stability, home life was unpredictable. She never knew what to expect from her mom, which made things tough. Plans and moods could change in an instant.
When it came to raising her own kids, Brooke wanted to create a different environment. She focused on building routines and encouraging open communication.
She wanted her children to feel safe expressing their thoughts and feelings, unlike her own experience. Brooke’s relationship with her mom was complex, filled with love and fear.
Despite the challenges, she felt a strong pull towards her mother. Love can be a powerful force, even when it’s complicated.
Brooke’s journey and her relationship with her mother were also highlighted in the documentary “Pretty Baby,” which looked at her early career and the controversies surrounding it.
From her early modeling days to the backlash over her roles, Brooke’s story is one of resilience and growth.
