John Stamos Opens Up about Childhood Trauma in New Memoir

John Stamos Bravely Shares His Experience as a Sexual Abuse Survivor in His Upcoming Memoir

John Stamos, in his new memoir, reveals he is a survivor of sexual abuse.

Ah, John Stamos, our favorite uncle from “Full House” who always had those mischievous yet lovable vibes. Well, hold onto your Tanners, because Uncle Jesse has just opened up about a childhood trauma that was “packed away” for so long. In his upcoming memoir, hilariously titled “If You Would Have Told Me,” Stamos revealed in an interview with People magazine that he was sexually abused by a babysitter when he was a child. Talk about an unexpected plot twist!

Like any true hero, Stamos had diligently buried this painful experience in the depths of his memory, until now. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it took writing a book for him to fully realize what he had gone through. Who would have thought that becoming an author could be so therapeutic? Forget therapy sessions, just write a book, folks!

“I mean, I knew, it was always in the back, and I do so much advocacy for the survivors,” Stamos confessed. “I felt like, I remembered it slightly. It has always been there, but I packed it away as people do, right?” Oh, the mysteries of the human mind! It’s like a trendy, organized closet with secrets lurking in every hidden drawer.

Now, hold onto your mullets, because here comes the hair-raising detail. At the time of the abuse, Stamos didn’t tell anyone about it. Can you imagine brushing off such a traumatic experience? “I think I told myself, like, ‘Ah, it’s girls, man.’ It was like you’re playing dead, so they’ll stop. But it wasn’t totally aggressive,” he recalled. Oh, John, our hearts go out to you! Playing dead to escape, that’s like something straight out of a thrilling action movie.

But when did Stamos finally remember this buried secret? Well, it was while he was writing a speech to accept an award for his advocacy work with abuse survivors. Talk about a plot twist that even M. Night Shyamalan would envy! “I started to write it, and that’s when it really came out,” he confessed. “And then I thought, No, tonight is not about me. It’s about the kids. I’m going to pack it away again until the right moment. Otherwise, I’m a phony f—. It’s like, ‘Come on.’” Ah, the rollercoaster of emotions Stamos took us on with this revelation! It’s like we’re on the edge of our seats, waiting for the moment when the hero confronts their darkest fears.

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But fear not, dear readers, because Stamos doesn’t want this fact to overshadow his advocacy work or his book. “I didn’t want the headlines to be that, and I didn’t want the book to be over that,” he explained. “It was a page or something, but I felt I had to talk about it. It was weird.” Yes, John, life can be weird. But here’s to opening up, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing the weirdness that ultimately makes us human.

And let’s not forget that Stamos is now a proud father to little Billy, his son with wife Caitlin McHugh Stamos. As a doting dad, he couldn’t bear the thought of his own child experiencing such a nightmare. “But I’ll tell you, if I found out someone was doing that to my son, that’s a totally different story.” Oh, beware the protective papa bear! Nobody messes with Uncle Jesse’s family!

“I did set out to write a hero story, but then as I was doing it, I was like, ‘No, I’m going to tell a human story,’” Stamos admitted. “Because with the hero story, that’s bullsh*t. And unless I was a hundred percent forthcoming, what am I doing this for, right? But it was hard.” Bravo, John! We admire your honesty, courage, and determination to shed light on a topic that affects so many. Your willingness to share your own experiences helps break the stigma and encourages others to find their own voices.

Now, if you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence and needs support, please reach out to the RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Remember, dear readers, we are all in this journey together, and together we can create a world where everyone feels safe, heard, and loved.

Stay stylish and fearless, my fellow fashionistas!

Article by Fashionista Extraordinaire

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