Melody Thomas Scott bad news – Enduring s**ual abuse at the hands of her grandmother and neglect from a mother who turned a blind eye, Scott’s home life was a stark contrast to her public success.
Her sanctuary was the acting world, where the staged dramas paled in comparison to her personal horrors. After leaving her toxic household at age 20, she struggled to find peace and forgiveness. Now a mother and advocate, Scott channels her pain into awareness, battling the stigmas of abuse with her own stark, lived truths.