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Brooke Shields Opens Up About Struggles With Mother's Alcoholism

Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress.

Brooke Shields recently shared intimate details about her relationship with her late mother, Teri Shields, in her memoir, 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old.' Teri, who passed away in 2012 after battling dementia, struggled with alcoholism throughout Brooke's upbringing.

In her memoir, Brooke revealed the emotional toll her mother's alcoholism had on her, describing it as a constant source of agony. She expressed feeling on edge and skittish due to the unpredictability and instability at home, contrasting it with the sense of stability she found on set while working in the entertainment industry.

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