Lisa D’Amato appeared on “America’s Next Top Model” during Cycle 8, and went on to pursue music, acting, and reality TV. D’Amato was one of many stars who opened up about their drug use on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” She also returned to the “All-Stars” Cycle of “America’s Next Top Model.” D’Amato is now a mother of two (via E! Online), but what many fans might not know is that D’Amato overcame quite a lot to get to where she is today.
According to HuffPost, the former reality TV contestant spoke about her traumatic upbringing during a 2014 feminism-focused event in Los Angeles. “My mom in particular was really great at bringing in pedophiles … She had no confidence whatsoever,” D’Amato revealed. “She really allowed all these men to come in and abuse her, abuse us. And if we ever complained about it, it was our fault … we were going to amount to nothing.” D’Amato also shared that she picked up an eating disorder from her mother.
She eventually realized that she had gotten to a place where she was mimicking her mother’s harmful behavior, and this inspired her to change her life. “I feel so blessed to have learned these lessons so early … Something inside told me this was all happening for a reason and I was going to have to tell my story,” D’Amato said.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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