Behar shared a personal story about her late father and expressed her continued disappointment.
On Tuesday’s episode of ABC’s talk show “The View,” Joy Behar lamented that it still bothers her that her late father didn’t think she was attractive when she was a child, which was a long time ago considering she’s now 80 years old. This complaint seemed to be an attempt to blame her late father for who she was psychologically.
But first, watch the clip below to see another example of Behar mentioning her father on “The View” a few years ago.
Meghan: “I am John McCain’s daughter I am not someone who sits here and is okay with racism!
— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) January 15, 2019
Joy: “And I am Gino Occhiuto’s daughter and I say HE’S A RACIST!”
Whoopi: “And I’m Whoopi Goldberg and we’ll be right back.” pic.twitter.com/BnQLMkdlcO
“The View” co-hosts discuss therapy and trauma
Although he’s “probably crazy most of the time,” co-host Sunny Hostin admitted she never sought counseling.
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She added, “I’m sure I need it,” she said. (We won’t argue against that.)
Then, according to Hostin, Behar often claims that “most of your adult behavior stems from some sort of childhood trauma.”
Behar then revealed her own “childhood trauma” in a way she had never done before.
As the conversation about blackface continues in the public sphere, Joy Behar is the latest celebrity revealed to have engaged in the racist practice in the past. Her public excuse was she was dressed as a beautiful black woman. Yep. That’s what she said. pic.twitter.com/x6BvWJyN4k
— Dolly Loretta Russo (@DollyRu55695159) December 2, 2022
“It’s like if you cover a wound with a bandage, it never heals because it doesn’t get enough oxygen. You have to air the wound, Behar advised. And you have to understand why, rather than your conscious mind.” your subconscious mind is the one driving your behavior at the moment.
“The View” co-hosts respond
However, this reasoning was challenged by several of Behar’s co-hosts, with Sara Haines pointing out that “what’s scary when you’re growing up can be extremely insignificant to your adult self.”
If your sister stole your cookie, what would happen? asked Hostin. Are you going to live the rest of your life stingy because your sister stole your cookie?
That was enough for Behar to put on her therapy cap and assume that Hostin had engaged in sibling rivalry herself. Behar then advised Hostin to “work on it.”
Behar then brought up a time when she was a little girl and her father told her that another girl was more beautiful than her, noting that “some things stick with you”.
Behar groaned, “Like your father doesn’t think you’re pretty, you don’t think you’re pretty,” and blurted out, “You’re beautiful!” “How tragic!”
Behar said sternly, “Whatever, he’s dead now.” I actually liked him. He was extremely comical.
It is important to recognize that personal experiences, especially those from childhood, can shape individual self-perception and psychological well-being. While Joy Behar’s story highlights the impact of her father’s opinion on her, it is crucial to approach such discussions with sensitivity and understanding. The exchange on “The View” sheds light on the complex interplay between childhood experiences, adult behavior, and the lasting effects of interpersonal dynamics in families.