Valerie Bertinelli, the actress and Food Network celebrity, shared her emotional journey of healing and moving on from an abusive relationship in a TikTok video. She explained that wearing a pair of old jeans triggered memories of past emotional, verbal, and mental abuse, which she likened to “hidden bruises.” Bertinelli emphasized the importance of dealing with the emotional scars even when they’re not visible, and expressed her gratitude for the progress she’s making in her healing process.

While she didn’t mention her former partner by name, her comments came after she had talked about getting over her divorce, signaling a period of recovery and self-discovery. Bertinelli filed for divorce from Tom Vitale in 2022 after a legal separation earlier that year. She described the day of her official divorce as the “second best day of my life” and affirmed that she was “over it” and “long over the narcissist.”

Valerie’s story of leaving an abusive relationship and focusing on her healing process serves as an inspiration to others who may be going through similar experiences, highlighting the importance of seeking help and support.