“Unveiling the Secrets: What Angelina Jolie Wants You to Forget About Her Past”
Jolie was in her preteens and living with her mother when she “got out knives” and she and her partner “had a night where we attacked each other.” Jolie had to hide it from her mother and wear bandages underneath her clothes.
At Age 14, She Was Already Living With Her Boyfriend
Jolie’s first serious relationship was with a boy when she was only 14. She was in high school at the time and still living with her mother. The relationship was so serious that she had her boyfriend move in and live with her, and her mom actually allowed it.
Reflecting back on the strange, young relationship, Jolie says that it allowed to her explore her “first relationship in a safe way.” Rather than being reckless on the streets, living with her boyfriend allowed them to stay safe at home.
Self-Harm Led Her To Almost Commit Suicide
As a teenager, the combination of bullying and feeling like an outsider meant that Jolie turned to self-harm. Years later, Jolie admitted that self-harm was “somehow therapeutic” to her because the “ritual” of cutting herself made her feel alive.
This was compacted with insomnia and an eating disorder that left her very unhappy and alone. Jolie twice suffered episodes of depression that led her to plan her suicide, but thankfully, she never followed through.
She’s Tried “Just About Every Drug Possible”
During her “wild child” period in her teen years, Jolie admits that she tried “just about every drug possible.” Jolie’s drug of choice for many years was heroin, but she’s also admitted to being heavily addicted to cocaine, ecstasy, and LSD.
