In a recent interview, actor and musician Corey Feldman talked about mental health issues and “documentary controversies” that impacted his emotional wellness. Corey Feldman’s PTSD was attributed to the rejection of his self-funded documentary titled “(My) Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys.”
The documentary delves into the alleged sexual abuse endured by Corey Feldman and his late friend Corey Haim during their childhood as prominent child actors in the 1980s. Commonly referred to as “The Two Coreys,” their notable films include “The Goonies,” “Stand by Me,” “The Lost Boys,” “License to Drive,” and “Dream a Little Dream.”
Released in 2020, the documentary saw Corey Feldman courageously name Jon Grissom, Alphy Hoffman, and Marty Weiss as his alleged abusers in 2017.
Additionally, the documentary revealed Feldman’s claim that Haim disclosed being sexually assaulted by Charlie Sheen during the filming of “Lucas” in 1986 when Haim was 13 years old and Sheen was 19. Sheen denied these allegations, firmly stating that these “sick, twisted, and outlandish allegations” were entirely fabricated.
The untimely passing of Corey Haim in March 2010 further exacerbated the emotional turmoil. Initially attributed to complications arising from drug use, as Haim had long battled drug addiction since his teenage years, his death served as a devastating loss.
During an interview with fashion designer Mel Ottenberg for Interview magazine, Corey Feldman openly discussed the emotional toll inflicted by the tepid reception of his documentary and its subsequent rejection.
He expressed how deeply it affected him, acknowledging that his resilience had grown over time. However, the experience of witnessing his documentary being torn apart and stolen, despite his immense dedication of time, energy, and personal resources, resulted in a dark period that triggered more PTSD and trauma than the actual abuse he endured as a child.
To navigate the trauma that came in the wake of the negative reviews of Corey Feldman’s documentary on child abuse, the actor sought solace in therapy and redirected his focus toward his music career.
Recognizing the need for healing, he emphasized the importance of revisiting trauma therapy. Deepening his spirituality, Feldman made a conscious decision to detach from negativity and focus on his family, spirituality, his new album, his box set, and an upcoming documentary exploring his music career.
Corey Feldman said in an interview with Newsweek: “There came a point where it was like I had to go back to trauma therapy, and I hadn’t been in therapy for 15, 20 years. I had to dive deep into my spirituality and go, ‘I’m not going to pay attention to the negative anymore. I need my happiness, I need my spirituality, I need my peace.
And the only one that’s going to give that is God.’ I’m a big believer, and I don’t think that there’s any way that I could have survived if I kept going the way I was. Instead, I’m focusing on the positive things in my life: my family, my spirituality, my new album, my box set, and this new documentary about my music career.”
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