When she disclosed that she had been sexually raped when she was fifteen, Denise Richards started crying. As she talked about the long-term effects of the horrific sexual assault, the 53-year-old actress claimed that she “just froze.”
While participating in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Denise attempted to jump from a boat into a hovering chopper with her co-stars during the show’s premiere.
On Fox, the Real Housewives star acknowledged: “I’ve been in situations where I just freeze.”
Denise Richards goes in detail about her sexual assault at 15
Due to her inability to climb into the helicopter’s cabin, Denise was unable to complete the challenge, which is part of the British Army’s selection procedure. The DS (Directing Staff) then summoned her in for a conversation.
Denise acknowledged when someone told her that she appeared to be “a deer in the headlights”: “I really want to learn how to not be overwhelmed by fear.” “I’ve been through traumatic situations that have been very terrifying for me. I want to learn how to deal with those issues and be stronger.”
“Part of the reason I wanted to do this course is I’ve been in situations where I freeze and I can’t function, I can’t even speak to protect myself,” “The first time I ever experienced that I was 15 and I noticed a man following me.”
“He came up from behind me, put his hand around my mouth, grabbed my vagina, and started dragging me and I froze.
“Like, I couldn’t even scream for help.” “It’s so scary to have that situation, you know, that age and be so vulnerable,” “And I have three daughters, and I want them to be able to never go through that. And also, if something, God forbid, happen to be strong enough.”
The mother of three continued by disclosing the horrible incident that occurred during her adolescence. Denise acknowledged that she only ever discussed the attack with her husband, Aaron Phypers.
The celebrity and her ex-husband Charlie Sheen also have three daughters: Eloise, 13, Lola, 19, and Sami, 20. Breaking down in tears, Denise told the DS how she never wants her girls to experience the trauma she did.
