As the publication of her memoir Hope, Grace & Faith nears, Leah Messer is opening up about some of her darkest chapters. Related: JoJo Opens Up About Depression & Substance Abuse Issues The Teen Mom 2 star previously revealed to People that the miscarriage she had on the show was actually an abortion.
She also wrote about experiencing depression and having suicidal thoughts. Now, for the first time she’s divulged details about sexual abuse she experienced as a child.
The abuse, while in the care of a teenage babysitter, apparently took place when Messer was only 5 or 6 years old. Though the abuse went on for about six months, she never spoke to anyone about it.
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