Chrissy Metz Discusses Stepfather's Abuse and Healing

Chrissy Metz, known for her role on 'This Is Us,' has opened up about enduring mental, physical, and emotional abuse from her stepfather during her childhood, largely centered around her weight. She recounted incidents where her stepfather would weigh her in the kitchen and threaten to lock food cupboards, fostering feelings of unworthiness and isolation. Despite these challenges, Metz has worked through her trauma with therapy, gaining a more empathetic perspective on her stepfather's actions, suggesting he may have acted out of fear or concern. She acknowledged the lasting impacts on her self-esteem and perceptions of worthiness in life. Her candid revelations were shared during her appearance on 'The Jamie Kern Lima Show' and have been previously detailed in her memoir, 'This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today.'