Jennette McCurdy Reveals Why She Named Her Memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died" | The Drew Barrymore Show

If you haven't seen the full interview yet, be sure to check it out here: https://youtu.be/cIYSPwAwQVI

I love when a smart woman learns from a younger one. Its good to Drew heal.

You hit the nail on the head about protecting our mothers by not showing them up in a bad light. At age 58 I am still building my confidence without hearing my mother's voice in my head. When I see FB posts from friends about how they honor their mothers, all I think about is how I never had that kind of relationship. I always tried to please her, but it was never enough.

You can feel the pain in Drew's voice

I still love this interview. It's a weird connection for anyone who had abusive parents. I am with Drew when I feel like I don't want others to see my Mom in a negative light because she is not the Mom that I grew up with because she's now been diagnosed and is being treated for bipolar. But I still have this horrible past.

I LOVE this interview because in most interviews Jennette has done she’s asked about the Nickelodeon aspect of the book. But that’s such a small part! It’s important to recognize the true meaning of the book, not just what’s most marketable. It’s her lifelong journey of dealing with the abuse her mother put her through. Thank you, Drew ❤

Jeanette should get her degree and become a celebrity therapist! She understands a lot of things that celebrities have gone through that a non-celebrity therapist might not. That’s not to say a non-celebrity therapist can’t help them (I’m going to college for my M.S in clinical mental health counseling) but you can just see Drew’s walls come down bc she feels like Jeanette gets her in a way, she could help a lot of people!

Jeannette complimenting Drew for making her feel comfortable made me genuinely tear up. Jeannette would have deserved somebody like Drew to be her mom (everybody does)

After my mom died I would joke and say to people “I really loved my mom, but god I’m glad she’s dead” People would be like “what!?” And I would just say “oh you had to know her” and I’d laugh. I knew they didn’t understand it was just liberating to say it out loud. Yeah, I get it, wow I never had someone tell my truth before.

One of the most beautiful interviews out there! ❤

I’ve watched this interview at least twice all the way through and hang on to every word. I need the full episode and her book immediately 😭

Anything worth saying is going to be divisive for sure. My truth is lodged in my throat and the secrets I’m holding just so both of my narcissistic parents can live a comfortable life while I have been in survival mode since a child due to their abuse. Seeing a woman specifically speak this openly about abuse is more than inspirational. I appreciate this level of sharing. There is so much suffering when you really have no blueprint for love. Wishing everyone healing. The things I’ve heard about Drew’s story have helped me so much as well. It’s also incredible to see someone who has been through so much find the strength to be themselves. It really takes so much strength.

Before I even watch this video I feel like I already get it. There’s no reason I should be giving my mom any bit of grace after what she did to me. But now that she has passed it’s a lot easier to let go. It’s over. Nothing can be done. I know she will never reach out and apologize. All I can do is send her hope and love and hope that it helps her have a better life. So much healing has come from her death and it’s such a weird thing to express to people who just don’t get it.

I love the woman Janette has grown to become, she’s beautiful and brilliant. I’m so glad I watched this interview, it can help/teach so many people is so many situations💗💗

Oh I'm so glad she and Drew got to talk! The kind of interviewer she deserves!

This made me cry, because its painfully relatable.

they’re both such great humans. this is a good duo

This is such a vulnerable and strong interview ❤️

wow i didn’t want this conversation to end. this was too good. from the questions to the answers

Ladies you have me crying over here. Hugs for everyone.