Lady Gaga’s harrowing account of her experience of S*Xual assault sheds light on the devastating effects of trauma and the long and arduous road to recovery. Through her candid revelations on “The Me You Can’t See,” Gaga bravely confronts the pain and suffering she’s endured and the emotional and physical aftermath of the attack. Her resilience in navigating feelings of anxiety, numbness, and paranoia underscores the profound impact such traumatic events have on a person’s mental health and well-being. Despite unimaginable challenges, Gaga’s determination to seek help, engage in therapy, and pursue her passion for music serves as a powerful testament to her strength and resilience. Her willingness to talk about her experiences not only raises awareness of the prevalence of S*Xual violence but also offers hope and support to survivors around the world.
Lady Gaga claimed that when she was 19, a music producer S*Xually assaulted her and she became pregnant.
The 35-year-old “Rain On Me” singer spoke about the abuse in an Apple TV+ documentary aired Friday by her and Prince Harry on Apple TV+.
Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, knew the recurring feeling of excruciating anxiety turning into numbness after going to the hospital to seek treatment for physical suffering years after the rape.
“I realized it was the same pain I felt when my rapist dropped me off pregnant on the corner of my parents’ house because I was vomiting and sick because I was being abused,” she continued. “I was locked in the studio for months.
Gaga said the producer threatened to “burn” her music if she didn’t take it off, but she had no intention of naming him publicly. “I never want to face that person again,” she said.
After being raped, Gaga claimed she experienced a “total psychotic breakdown”. “I wasn’t the same girl for a couple of years,” she said.
But the torment was still there. In recent years, Gaga has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes pain throughout the body, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which she claims she developed as a result of rape.
“The way I feel when I feel pain is how I felt after I was raped,” she said in “The Me You Can’t See.” “I’ve had many scans and an MRI. Nothing was found, but your body retains its memory. I wasn’t able to feel anything. I went silent. It’s like your mind shuts down. You’re extremely paranoid, but don’t know why no one another is not mad.”
Gaga went on to call the process of improving her mental health a “slow climb”, adding that she can make steady progress for months before she “triggers” and experiences negative emotions without warning.
According to the artist, it took her two and a half years to figure out how to effectively get out of poor phases. These strategies included counseling, taking care of her body, and playing music.
She said: “Everything started to slowly change.”
Gaga initially came clean in a 2014 interview with Howard Sten that she had been raped by a producer 20 years her senior and claimed the incident was the inspiration for her 2013 song “Swine”.
The artist claimed she kept her identity a secret for years out of fear that it would “define” her.
“I’ll be damned if anyone tries to convince me that all my creatively clever endeavors are the result of one d-head doing this to me.” Gaga commented, “I did it and I’ll take responsibility for all my pain looks beautiful.”
Gaga stated at the time that she had no desire to find out who the producer was or confront him. At one point, she claimed, she met him in a supermarket and was “paralyzed with fear”.
“It wasn’t until I was a little older that I said, ‘Wow, that was messed up,'” the former “Chromatica” performer told Stern.
Lady Gaga’s courageous revelation of her traumatic experience sheds light on the lasting impact of S*Xual assault and the complex journey of recovery from such trauma. Her openness in sharing her story not only raises awareness but also provides comfort and empowerment to others who may have gone through a similar experience. Through her journey of recovery and resilience, Gaga exemplifies the importance of seeking help, taking care of yourself, and finding strength in the midst of adversity. Her advocacy for mental health and survivors of assault continues to inspire and educate, fostering a culture of support and understanding for those affected by trauma.