Tragic Details About The Cast Of Teen Mom

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Tyler Baltierra, the husband of Catelynn Lowell, has always been a fan favorite of "Teen Mom." That's likely because he's been such a constant feature of the show and also because he and Lowell have been together since middle school (wow!). While they are involved parents and, by all evidence, a seemingly happy couple, Baltierra has more recently opened up about his experiences with trauma. 

"I have struggled with depression since I was 11 years old when I attempted suicide," he told NEDA . "At that age, my dad was just sent back to prison for the second time and I was so used to having him around for a little bit and then all of a sudden, he was just gone again." He said that at the time, he believed that if he was truly lovable, his father would have stayed sober.

Further on in the interview, Baltierra divulged that he'd experienced molestation throughout his childhood. "The first time I was sexually abused was by my sister's friend, who is four years older than I am. I was only about nine," he shared. The next incident occurred three years later by another one of his sister's friends, who was about 16 at the time. The assaults made him feel isolated and ashamed — feelings that his male friends didn't understand.  "I wanted someone to acknowledge that it was wrong and help justify why I felt so guilty," he added.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

If you or someone you know may be the victim of child abuse, please contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or contact their live chat services.

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline​ by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255)​.

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