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New York Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lucy Hale reveals best advice for mental health after feeling 'misunderstood'
Lucy Hale's got a secret, but she isn't looking to keep it. The actress, 35, is sharing just how she prioritizes her mental health while juggling a successful career in Hollywood. 'My biggest advice would be that we don't have to go through this journey alone,' Hale exclusively told The Post, before acknowledging her secret weapon: the newly published self-help book 'The Prism' by critically acclaimed author Laura Day. ''The Prism' shows us that we are the engineers of our own miracles, and there is strength in numbers.' 14 Lucy Hale posing with Laura Day's new book 'The Prism.' lucyhale/Instagram 14 Lucy Hale poses with critically acclaimed author Laura Day and her book 'The Prism.' lucyhale/Instagram The 'Pretty Little Liars' star revealed that throughout her life she has felt 'misunderstood and isolated, like no one could understand what I was going through.' Day's book is a 'practical guide that helps you recognize the patterns holding you back.' With a little help, Hale realized she wasn't the problem after all — far from it. 14 Lucy Hale and Laura Day host a book signing during the Los Angeles leg of the author's book tour. lauradayintuit/Instagram 14 Lucy Hale poses in front of the bookstore showcasing Laura Day's latest self-help guide 'The Prism.' lauradayintuit/Instagram 'If you don't feel supported or connected, keep looking, because you are simply in the wrong place or with the wrong people,' she insisted. 'One of my favorite messages in the book is that it is OK to love imperfect people imperfectly.' The 'Puppy Love' vet has been sober for three years and finds that along with looking for her tribe, Day's latest publication has helped her reshape her healing journey. 'True sobriety and recovery, to me, has been acknowledgement of self and putting in the work,' Hale explained. 'This road of healing has been a choice and one that I make every day. A lot of what I have done in recovery is about doing the inner work and taking responsibility for my life but also connecting to something more than myself for support. It has, in many ways, been a traditional recovery.' 14 Lucy Hale shares a laugh while on a book tour with Laura Day. lauradayintuit/Instagram 14 Laura Day poses in front of hundreds of copies of her new book 'The Prism.' lauradayintuit/Instagram 14 Lucy Hale on book tour with Laura Day. lauradayintuit/Instagram ''The Prism' turns that on its head,' the star confessed about how her road to recovery has shifted. 'Although it tells you where you may want to restructure yourself internally, it also focuses on engaging with the world in small ways that attract the people and situations that will change your life — and change you.' Hale has largely seen the practice work in her own life when she felt stuck in certain areas. 14 Demi Moore and talent agent Kevin Huvane celebrate Laura Day's new book 'The Prism.' 14 Laura Day and Demi Moore celebrate the author's new book 'The Prism.' 'I use her tools all the time, so when I want a change they are my go-to's,' she continued. 'One example was that I was ready to expand a certain area of my life but felt stuck. It was what Laura would call a Second Ego Center issue, an issue around boundaries and abundance, and nourishment's part in creating both. Within a few weeks it was as if the world was presenting me with this expanded life and opportunities. That then changed me and made me challenge other areas of my life where I limit myself. And those began to change too.' ''The Prism' helps us work with the structure of who we are,' she explained, 'and when you address an issue in one area of your life, it addresses it in all areas of your life.' Although Hale 'will keep the specifics to myself' of just what she's working on behind the scenes, the actress did note 'it will be fun to watch it unfold in the next year.' 14 Demi Moore during the celebration for Laura Day's 2009 book, 'How to Rule the World from Your Couch.' WireImage Day, who also formed a close bond with Demi Moore through her work, took a moment to gush over the Gracie Award winner. 'Lucy is a generous, lovely person,' the intuitionist told the Post, 'and the way she shows up and supports the people she believes in with all of her fairy dust is 'The Prism' at work.' In September 2024, Hale opened up about getting sober and how her addiction to alcohol began in her teens. 14 'Pretty Little Liars' stars Troian Bellisario as Spencer Hastings, Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery, Shay Mitchell as Emily Fields and Ashley Benson as Hanna Marin. ABC FAMILY 14 Lucy Hale in 'F Marry Kill.' Lionsgate 'I made the choice on the morning of January 2, 2022 that I was going to do everything I could to get sober,' she told People at the time. 'I knew if I continued on that path, I would've lost everything I cared about.' The 'Scream 4' star was unsure if she wanted to share her journey with the public, but ultimately it has helped people in 'feeling seen,' which has been 'the biggest gift.' 'When I got sober, my intention was never to be the poster child of sobriety,' said Hale. 'But when I began speaking about it, it came from a place of needing to heal and take my power back.' 14 Lucy Hale is seen at the 'Today' show on March 11, 2025 in New York City. GC Images 14 Lucy Hale attends Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood. Getty Images for Vanity Fair That same month, the star was honored with the 2024 Humanitarian Award from the women's addiction recovery center Friendly House. 'I definitely had to go through my own process of getting sober,' Hale explained to the outlet. 'It took many, many, many years, many relapses, many dark moments, many falling on my face — quite literally — but figuratively as well, to figure out what was working in my life. [And] finding out why I was drinking, because removing alcohol is just one part of it.' Crediting her career to helping her through difficult times, the 'Truth or Dare' actress added, 'If I'm perfectly honest, without my career and without that creative outlet, I don't know if I would've made it.' 'I think that show and my love of what I do was my North Star, truly. It really gave me purpose, and still gives me purpose.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lucy Hale felt 'shame' over her skin
'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale suffered "a lot of shame" over her skin issues when she was in her twenties.
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale had 'a lot of shame' about her skin in her 20s
Lucy Hale had a lot of "shame" about her skin when she was in her twenties. The 35-year-old actress starred in 'Pretty Little Liars' during that time and developed adult acne, which always "derailed [her] day" if she suffered a sudden breakout.. She told People: "When I was younger, if my skin was breaking out, or if there was anything going on, it derailed my day. "I look back at my 20s and there was a lot of shame attached to my skin ... these days, I'm a lot more kind to myself." Lucy neglected sun protection factor (SPF) in her 20s, and now she is dealing with "all the sun spots" coming to the surface of her skin. She added: "I was kind of careless about [SPF] or didn't think about it, and because [hyperpigmentation] didn't show up then I was like, 'I'm fine,' "Then, of course, I hit 35, and all the sun spots are coming to the surface." Now, she is using Eucerin's new Radiant Tone Collection - which helps to improve the skin's radiance within weeks - and Lucy has shared it is gradually reducing the appearance of the dark spots. The 'F*** Marry Kill' star revealed: "These products are incredible. "It has something called Thiamidol in it, which was new to me. "I'm obviously not a scientist, but it helps the hyperpigmentation and the dark spots to fade." And Lucy has insisted that people should build a strong relationship with their dermatologist. She advised: "Develop the best relationship with your dermatologist. "I swear by this, and I didn't always."
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
How a Man Escaped 20-Year Captivity Using Hand Sanitizer and Paper
Originally appeared on E! Online Desperate times call for desperate measures. A 32-year-old man set fire to his home Feb. 17 after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years, according to authorities in Waterbury, Conn. The man, whose name has not been made public, started the fire with printer paper and hand sanitizer, using a lighter found in his late father's jacket to ignite the blaze, he told police according to CNN. While receiving medical care for smoke inhalation and fire exposure, he told first responders, per a news release from the Waterbury Police Department, that he started the blaze intentionally, explaining, 'I wanted my freedom.' Following an investigation, the man's stepmother Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was taken into custody over allegations that she forced her stepson to endure over two decades of 'prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment,' according to the news release. Prosecutors also said during a March 12 court hearing that the man—who told police Sullivan kept him captive since he was roughly 11 years old, per NBC Connecticut—knew his escape plan came with significant risk but that he was desperate to flee his hellish reality. 'He lit that fire very well knowing he could die,' one prosecutor told a judge during the court date, per WFSB, 'but he had been locked in the room for 20 years, and for 20 years he'd been trying to get out of that room.' Meanwhile, Sullivan's lawyer Ioannis Kaloidis fiercely denied the allegations brought against his client, including the accusation that she kept her stepson captive. 'That is absolutely not true,' Kaloidis told NBC Connecticut. 'He was not locked in a room. She did not restrain him in any way. She provided food, she provided shelter. She is blown away by these allegations.' The attorney added that more information will help exonerate Sullivan. 'We think as the evidence comes out, you'll see that she's not the villain she's being made out to be,' Kaloidis continued. 'Absolutely not.' Sullivan was charged with assault in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful restraint in the first degree and cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment in the first degree. Her bond was set at $300,000 and her next court date is scheduled for March 26. More from E! Online Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Is Dating Too Hot to Handle Alum Harry Jowsey Kate Hudson Says Matthew McConaughey Is One of Her "Great Loves" Kim Kardashian Reveals She Paid for Kris Humphries Engagement Ring—and Had to Give It Back in Divorce Authorities discovered that the man—who is 5-foot-9—had not received medical or dental care throughout his alleged captivity and had only received minimal food and water, the WPD news release continued. When he was found, prosecutors said he weighed only 68 pounds and experienced daily hunger, NBC Connecticut reported. Prosecutors also said during a March 12 court hearing that the man—who told police Sullivan kept him captive since he was roughly 11 years old, per NBC Connecticut—knew his escape plan came with significant risk but that he was desperate to flee his hellish reality. 'He lit that fire very well knowing he could die,' one prosecutor told a judge during the court date, per WFSB, 'but he had been locked in the room for 20 years, and for 20 years he'd been trying to get out of that room.' Meanwhile, Sullivan's lawyer Ioannis Kaloidis fiercely denied the allegations brought against his client, including the accusation that she kept her stepson captive. 'That is absolutely not true,' Kaloidis told NBC Connecticut. 'He was not locked in a room. She did not restrain him in any way. She provided food, she provided shelter. She is blown away by these allegations.' The attorney added that more information will help exonerate Sullivan. 'We think as the evidence comes out, you'll see that she's not the villain she's being made out to be,' Kaloidis continued. 'Absolutely not.' Sullivan was charged with assault in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful restraint in the first degree and cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment in the first degree. Her bond was set at $300,000 and her next court date is scheduled for March 26. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Woman Found Alive 6 Days After Being Trapped in Her Car
Originally appeared on E! Online An Indiana woman is alive thanks to her quick thinking. Nearly one week after Brieonna Cassell's car crashed into a ditch in Newton County, Indiana, she stayed alive by dipping her sweatshirt in water for hydration while waiting to be rescued, her family shared. "She would take her hoodie and toss it, like she's fishing," her dad Delmar Caldwell told NBC Chicago in an interview published March 11. "And bring it back and suck on it to have water." Brieonna, who was the sole occupant in the vehicle, was driving one mile from the Newton County landfill March 6 when officials believe she had fallen asleep, the Newton County Sheriff's Office told the station. Her car veered off the road and landed in an embankment. Despite the wreckage not being visible from the road, per authorities, a passerby eventually saw her car while operating a tractor for a drainage company, the sheriff's office shared in a Facebook post. After Johnny Martinez summoned his supervisor Jeremy Vanderwall, they checked inside to see Brieonna conscious and speaking. More from E! Online Ariana Madix Reveals When She Really Walked Away From Vanderpump Rules Kim Kardashian Reveals She Paid for Kris Humphries Engagement Ring—and Had to Give It Back in Divorce Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Is Dating Too Hot to Handle Alum Harry Jowsey As for what she did following the accident? Her husband Aaron Cassell said that Brieonna—who had compound fractures in her arms, legs and wrist—realized the urgency of having a water source. He told WGN News, "She put the car in reverse and let it roll back down the bank to the water so she could reach out" with her sweatshirt. The sheriff's office provided a final update on Brieonna, who was taken to a nearby hospital, with permission from her mom Kim Brown. "Bri is listed in stable condition," the March 12 Facebook post shared. "She is scheduled for surgery today as there is some concern with the healing of her legs. Her outlook for recovery is good but it will be a long road to recovery." The message also expressed Kim's "thanks and appreciation to all responders and all the people that have expressed their thoughts and concerns." As Brieonna continues to heal from her injuries, which also included broken ribs and infections in her legs, her mom couldn't help but praise her daughter's resilience. "She did what she could to survive," she told ABC Chicago. "I am so glad she was found alive, and I just can't wait to hug her and kiss her." (E! News and NBC Chicago are part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
