Surviving Mommie Dearest

[@LeniG-123]

I'm fascinated by the fan-girls and boys who seem clearly outraged that their "heroes" are exposed as self-centred narcissists who never should have had children. As if they'd have a clue as to the truth. Newsflash, it's her Mother, her life and her story and she has every right to tell it.

[@elliottbrill8990]

Leni G. Millionaire

[@lindaeasley4336]

Yes she does . She has every right to dance on Joan's grave forever if she wanted to but she clearly has made it known she stilled loved her . Its even in the book . It makes me want to vomit when I read comments from star struck fans who obviously can't distinguish the movie queen from the everyday reality person . Christine said that what the public saw of Joan was a fabrication

[@orion8835]

Absolutely the fans are delusional. Crawford’s highly manicured successful career is not the story here. Rather it is about what parents like Crawford are and how they abused their families in a cycle of abuse. The demented and rather flagrant lack of accountability that seems to go on even in this day and age surround child abuse is what needs to be confronted and exposed time and time again. Until this ends rescuing and healing the victims remains hit and miss. And as far as the nonsensical, star struck fans who believe the artist is equally meritorious as a person as they are at their art they need to be aggressively shot down. Because in Joan Crawford’s case it was simply not true. It’s a miracle any of the children she adopted lived past their childhood with what she was like.

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

@@orion8835 In Christina Crawford's memoir "Mommie Dearest" she wrote of an incident whereby she ALLEGES Joan Crawford strangled her after she returned home from boarding school for summer vacation in June 1953. When Christina wrote of this allegation, she stated Joan had "a look in her eyes that will never be erased from my memory." After this ALLEGED altercation, Christina was sent immediately back to boarding school. Christina published "Mommie Dearest" in October 1978. Nearly simultaneously to her writing this FRAUDULENT memoir, Christina was court ordered to be questioned in an UNDER-OATH deposition by Joan Crawford's estate in February 1978. During her UNDER-OATH, court-ordered deposition, Christina is specifically questioned about this incident, to which she responded: "I don't know what you are referring to," and continues to evade the questions regarding this incident. In addition to Christina's complete, on the record, CONTRIDICTION of this event, the EYE-WITNESS to this event came forward in 1981 to confirm Christina LIED in her book. That EYE-WITNESS is Billie Greene, She was Joan's assistant at the time. Greene stated in her unpublished interview: "I believe I'm quoted as saying 'Stop, you'll kill her."...I can tell you that I've never seen any discipline towards Christina or the other children that I would call out of control. There was not brutality that night." (Greene's full interview is in-depth and REVEALING) *Credit to ChristinaCrawfordLied facebook.*

[@dwaynebrown5349]

The book has been debunked by her grandchildren her twin daughters her friends and business associates Christina freaking lied

[@Celisar1]

We were beaten by our father, mostly me. Our father often completely lost control for the smallest infractions and then turned into a raging maniac. Outside of our family no one would have ever believed it. To the world he was an always friendly, reasonable, fair and intelligent man who would never turn others down when asked for help. That’s why I believe Christina. what she tells is what I experienced myself, only to a possibly even worse degree.

[@carmynguentherthomas109]

I'm sry that happened to u 😓

[@lucymcnamara4558]

Narcissists do NOT abuse everyone. The fact that Christina’s sisters did not experience the same upbringing does not invalidate Christina’s story. In a Narcissistic family, scapegoats are often chosen, with the flip side being the golden child(ren). As for Joan’s friends, well, they were her friends not her child. Thanks for all you’ve done to bring this issue to light Christina. I enjoyed your book.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.i am sick of these friends of Joan's coming to her defense.they were friends.they did not live with her 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.they were not living under christinas bed.her friends stood by her for for fear of losing her friendship and because her friends are plain and stupidly ignorant.

[@pineo81]

I was abused daily by my homophobic father. People see what they want to see and close their eyes to what they don't. I'm 36 years ans still terrified of my father. Now people blame me for the abuse, that I deserved it because I didn't fit his idea of what a son should be. He would pick me up by the front of my shirt, slam me against the wall, force me to look him in the eye and belittle me. He is 6'4" tall I was a small boy, I'm still small at 5'6" and 130 pounds. When he finished he would throw me down the hall like a rag doll. All my shirts were stretched out, I flinched every time someone touched me. I was covered in bruises. No one said anything, they all knew if was happening and they did nothing except tell me it was my fault. If I acted more "manly" he wouldn't be so hard on me. I believe Christina Crawford, and I know what it's like to have society blame the child for the abuse they suffer. I used to hate my father, but hate comes from anger. I no longer feel any emotion to him whatsoever.

[@henryjackson2357]

Ryan p Hey Ryan, are you on Facebook? I'd like to talk with you about your story more

[@battybatshytcrazy4365]

You are an amazing beautiful human being. I’m sorry what you went through. 🤗💜

[@seanreed69]

wow sounds identical to my story

[@thetommyknockerman7193]

I'm sorry, man. You didn't deserve that. No kid or young person does. My abuse was more emotional and mental. Was never really hit much.

[@gloomysunday8242]

Ryan p Is he dead? Hopefully

[@spike84able]

Christina you're and amazing person, You told the truth and that's what matters. You were an abused child and just because your mother was a Hollywood starlet doesn't make the abuse any less detrimental or wrong. Stop bashing this woman for shedding light on child abuse.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@RavenousTree]

How is it ANY of you know what REALLY happen behind close doors?? Were you there in the house? NO, you weren't. I believe Christina. How Joan was to the public was way different then behind close doors!

[@windstorm1000]

I do as well--none of us knows--Christina does--she went through that horror.

[@rickgreenway1583]

+Anya What do you say to those who had eye witness to the abuse?

[@darkjourney35]

no exactly no one knows but then again her other kids said this wasn't true, and Christina's kids said she over exaggerated also. I don't think Joan was perfect but think it is very unfair she did this since her mom is no longer here to tell her side. so I don't really believe it but then again I wasn't there either..

[@Muirmaiden]

Jessica S, the twins were younger and treated differently. Christopher did back up Christina, here's the only interview he ever gave: www.joancrawfordbest.com/latimes78oct29.htm

[@gianluca3344]

I believe you don't take showers or a bath ever.

[@Donna2033]

I believe Christina, For one thing she is consistent on what she says, For another thing to many people put these celebrities on pedestals ,its not good.

[@gloomysunday8242]

John Doe Her siblings opinion count for shit

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

@ Eat shit.

[@bamshablam5977]

@ Her siblings were threated differently

[@jeanandre6998]

True. These celebs are human

[@robertn800]

Apparently you haven’t seen her answers in sworn depositions. Hems & Haws about her lies. Never seen a JC movie except “Mommie Dearest” LOL 👁 👁 👄

[@RideHanna]

I can't believe the comments against Christina on this page. Christina's path was pretty much dictated by the appalling abuse she suffered as a child. She was either going to grow up passing along that abuse or get help become an activist to help others and as a result help herself. And for those of you that say "I can't believe she is still banging on about this" ...I urge you to have a care...family violence is a reality and the scars last a life time.

[@celticcounselling5929]

+Richard Hanna Thank you for your comment.

[@Louellastark]

At last! A comment with some sense on this matter and on Christina.

[@finnsmom1673]

Thank you for stating this......I am still trying to deal with the PTSD that came out of my own childhood abuse and I can honestly say, "unless you have been there, you cannot even begin to comprehend a life in that realm"!!

[@victoriaindigo]

Ramone Hanna So true, Christina was an orphan with no parents at the mercy of the system. She brought none of this on herself. She wrote a credible book and I believe her

[@CaptainSpalding72]

It's because she admitted she embellished a lot of it.

[@theresamorello7699]

Anyone who doesn't believe Christina Crawford has no understanding about child abusers. People don't want to believe that not all mothers are nurtering, and may even be malevolent. I totally believe Christina. If she has made money from her story, good for her!! At least that is some sort off payback for the abuse she suffered from the woman who should have been her protector, and instead was a monster who abused her authority over a child..

[@NJG0516]

@@herpaderp-bp4pe very well said. I too have a sociopath for a biological mother. That scene when Joan chops of Cristina's hair for NO good reason -- that was ME at 9 years old -. I have NO bond with my mother, never have, and I feel NO love for her either - all HER doing. My mother's "Golden Child" is my brother. I, as the oldest child and a girl, got the brunt of the abuse.

[@anitahalvorson6586]

exactly. i believe every word. you can't make this stuff up.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I believe christina too.

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

@@eugenekozma2697 #ChristinaCrawfordLied

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree

[@MrBadguitar]

So, talent excuses abuse? And frankly, Christina made a huge contribution to our culture: Before her, child abuse was a taboo subject, and something that only happened in "low class" homes. She changed the entire culture as to how we view abuse. That is, arguably, worth more than every movie Crawford ever made.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@donnamoore9976]

cant belive the people sticking up for a child abusier just because she was a star she was a mentel case and an hook on the booze

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

Agree Joan was a nutcase

[@bamshablam5977]

@ you dont know that tho

[@jeanandre6998]

@ there is proof of some of the things she did so Idk man

[@jermainejones6149]

@@jeanandre6998 it's true plus Christina is still living doing fine why would she lie on her mom

[@jermainejones6149]

U see Christina is still living doing good

[@Muirmaiden]

I encourage everyone to read the book biography of Joan Crawford by Bob Thomas - it was published BEFORE "Mommie Dearest" and it not only confirms that Joan was an abusive mother, with eyewitness accounts but it recounts incidents that weren't even in Christina's book. He liked Joan as an actress but he made no bones about the fact that she was a very troubled person who held grudges, never forgot the smallest slight and would attack Christina and Christopher over small things or nothing at all. It also explores her childhood, which explains why she turned out the way she did..

[@stevegarcia3174]

I've read it and loved it from alot of old actors who knew Joan and Betty they were really hard to get along with Joan was the worst and very controlling it was either my way or nothing she owned Pepsi cola when Alfred died and was Pepsi as she put it very bluntly

[@NJG0516]

Thank you -- I am going to read this book. I knew that Crawford's mother was just as abusive, if not more. And, that fixation with wire hangers Crawford had stemmed from her own child trauma. Her mother worked and made Joan work in the dry cleaning business. They also lived there.

[@Lilyanna298]

Helen Hayes, James McArthur, Rex Reed, June Allyson, Betty Hutton, Cheryl Crane, Eve Arden & Christopher Crawford have all witnessed or been able to back up that Joan Crawford was abusive. So adopting children proves you wouldn't abuse them? So every child that says there adoptive parent abused them is lying are you SERIOUSLY trying to argue this? Christina has a job, she's a very successful businesswoman in her own right & devotes her time to campaigning on behalf of abused children.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Forgiveness is powerful. I forgive my mother, my step-grandfather, my mother's friends and others who knew I was being abused. I forgive you all and pray that you heal yourselves in the mighty name of JESUS.

[@Exiled.New.Yorker]

Someone has to ASK to be forgiven. You cant forgive someone who insists they've done nothing wrong.

[@cherysenixon]

Only other abusers think being abused should be kept secret, and respected. Looking at some of these heartless stupid comments really reveals how we have sick ppl in this world that get mad at a victim of abuse. WHO DO THAT? a fuckin psychopath! amongst us.

[@Muirmaiden]

camron davis - you speak the truth! That "let's sweep it all under the rug mentality" only serves the abusers. The perpetrators want everything secret because it benefits them! Victim-blaming is appalling and has to stop!

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@Muirmaiden I agree.

[@11crystaln]

For those of you who are asking when Christina will stop "feeding off Joan's carcass" I would hope that she'd never stop until she is too old to continue. She should never stop telling her story. Her story resonates with a lot of victims of NPD parents. What she's doing is a good thing. Sorry that she's airing out your favorite actress' dirty laundry. She wasn't a saint. She was a narcissistic bitch!

[@jukodebu]

don't you find it a bit odd she wanted to do a satirical version of her book in theater.

[@11crystaln]

She did? I'm not gonna lie, I do find that strange. As a victim of an NPD mother, I would never turn my traumatic experiences into something satirical even if it was for profit.

[@jeffkiper8199]

In my opinion, I don't think anyone will ever know the real truth about what really happened. I believe there is some truth to what Christina states, but I also think she's not being totally honest, for the following reasons... 1...When the film first came out, Christina said, in interviews, that the film was way over the top, that the abuse was not that violent. 2...Several Hollywood actors and directors, including Vincent Sherman, Helen Hayes and Dinah Shore state they witnessed disparaging behavior by Joan toward her first two children. 3...I think Christina felt some sort of entitlement to the Hollywood lifestyle and Joan, being a strong disciplined woman did not want her kid's thinking they could have everything given to them. She wanted to instill a work ethic in them. Did she go overboard, probably so. I found out recently, that when Christina started looking for work as an actress, Joan didn't want her using the name Crawford, she wanted her to make it on her own, and not get work just because she was Crawford's daughter. 4...Joan's own mother was not very encouraging toward her. She felt Hal, Joan's brother, was the one to move the family out of poverty and when Joan hit it big in Hollywood, they both came to splurge off her, until Joan got tired of it. So I don't think she came from a loving childhood and they say you are a product of your enviorment. 5...Did anyone know that Joan paid poor people's hospitals bills in full for many years and stipulated that her idenity be kept secret. For someone who does things for publicty, it dosn't make sense. That, when she took over Carol Lombards role, after she was killed in a plane crash, she donated her entire salary to the Red Cross and then fired her own manager, because he took his 10%. A salary probably about $100,000 to $150,000 I see a woman with an ethical conscience. 6...I've always been a Crawford fan, not so much for her acting abilities, but for the fact that she's a rag's to riches american success story. I'm sure the women in the early 1930's looked up at the big screen and saw a modern, chic and exciting personality that they wanted to be. She represented these women's fantasy of getting out of the depression and making it big in life. If you look at pictures of her in the early 30's she's so beautiful, but by the middle to late 50's she, in my opinion, looks almost unnatural, with those manly, thick eyebrows and overly done lipstick. 7...I'm only trying to present some complexities to this whole fascination people have with Joan Crawford. Show less

[@11crystaln]

***** At the end of the day, what I've come to understand is that we will never truly understand what happened. If Christina was abused, I feel that it is very cold of her to make light of her childhood traumas. To me, that is very disturbing. I understand that people deal with their issues in different ways but sending out wire hangers to people as a gift is just outrageous.

[@windstorm1000]

EXACTLY. Christina is committing a public service for thousands of abused children. Joan's fans can't handle that. they are up a very big river called 'de-nial'

[@Shakeshack78]

Aside from whether or not the abuse allegations are true the one thing that really made me think Joan was totally out of touch and out to keep herself in the public eye was when she took over Christina's role on The Secret Storm when Christina had her appendix removed. The fact that the character was in her 20's and Joan actually thought it a good idea to portray it??? Christina finally had a bit of notice as an actress but Joan just had to horn in on it and make it about her.

[@Derrako]

She's making some cash on the back of her experience? People do that _all_ the time, and why shouldn't they? I know what a fucked up childhood does to a person. Just be thankful if you never had to go through one yourself !

[@sertic1]

not to mention she originally did not even mean for it to go public/ be published but was convinced to do so by friends and family.

[@heavenlovestitanic]

Lol , don't believe that one! Also, Joan knew about Christina's book, which is why she didn't speak to her the last 5 yrs of her life

[@Derrako]

I know a head case when I see one, Joan was probably the most wonderful Mother on the Planet, _when it suited her_ actors are renowned for having larger than life ego's, and in the day when cinema reigned supreme? So it's safe to assume Joan was 'colourful' to say the least, it's not so much a case of 'don't believe it' as it is, 'how could you _not_ believe it?'

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@bluedancelilly]

This whole story fascinates me - as an adoptive mother myself and as a clinical social worker who has worked in the fields of adoption and mental health, and as the survivor of abuse. So I understand this story both professionally and personally. Although no one can truly know all that happened except Christina and Joan, I do believe Christina. Rarely do people make this stuff up. And its common for 1 or 2 children to experience abuse while other children in the family do not. Its also common for an abusive parent to target the child that most "threatens" the parent in some way. From the book and movie and countless interviews about this saga, it appears Joan was threatened by Christina as Christina got slightly older (preschool age) and people remarked that she was so pretty and poised as a child and implied she could be a performer herself one day. No one takes the spotlight from Joan and she then began to get jealous of Christina. Classic mother daughter competition, but gone awry into abusive realms. Her later daughters didn't pose the same threat to Joan - as she had already identified Christina as her threat. So their experiences with Joan were more mild, but they probably experienced some challenges with her none the less. However, kids who experience an oppressive parent tend to assume their reality is normal. So her other daughters may not have even realized their circumstances amounted to abuse. An oldest child tends to be more independent and stands up for him/herself, so Christina took a stand in a way the others didn't. Whatever the case, this family story came at a time when no one talked about such things and kids were not allowed to speak out or seek help. And adults were expected to turn a blind eye to it. Society assumed all family maters were "private". Men were allowed to beat wives or rape women and parents were allowed to do whatever they wanted to their children. The people who criticized Christina for sharing her story were a product of that "keep things private" era. But I commend Christina for speaking out. She's given a voice to many people who have experienced abuse. She was one of the first to do so - its hard to be a first. Many will criticize, but eventually more and more people speak out and things begin to change. Now we have more laws regarding preventing and stopping child abuse. If this had happened today, no one would defend Joan. I was disappointed to hear of Bill Cosby's actions because I love him as a performer. But I'm certainly not going to defend him just because of his talent. And Joan's actions were not defensible either. Wow, sorry for the length of this.

[@rickgreenway1583]

Thank you for your comment. I believe Christina. She was a child in search of a mothers love. I loved my dad but he could be distant and passive aggressive. His words cut like a knife and shaped my image of myself. Until his last days I tried to get his approval but it was just something he couldn't give. I love my dad and I told him so. I initiated hugs with him. At first he was literally stiff as a board but over time he began to enjoy them and initiated them. We all have baggage and some of us choose to get help so that we don't hurt others. Christina got help. Joan and my dad didn't get the help they needed to address their demons. Actually Joan is my favorite actress. Mildred Pierce is my favorite movie.

[@danielchais4603]

Comments here get embedded. I wish everyone would read your comment. You articulated the pieces of why I felt this story is real. This oldest tallest daughter was the lightening rod. It was a perfect storm for abuse...the time period....the Hollywood locust idol culture....The mom's Isis like fanaticism of patronising people of poverty...The daughter showed she was a non believer. She did not appreciate the value of certain hangers. This ungrateful behavior was a slap to the masses.

[@victoriaindigo]

bluedance lilly ITA Christina presented a threat to Joan so Joan kept pushing her down even after death by cutting Chtistina out of her will. There is no way Christina "made up" her story, she's been consistent about it for decades

[@carolmandiann]

Bluedance Lilly, that's especially interesting to me what you said about the oldest child often being the most independent and more likely to try to stand up for herself. I was the middle child in my family, and what you explained helps me to understand better some of what might have gone on in my family, also including the difference in the the parent's attitude towards the younger children, or child.

[@buzzwaffle]

Parents need to earn respect from their children. The true test of a person is how they treat their kids, who have no power. That means the way they talk to them as well as their actions. Many people are simply not good enough to be good parents.

[@closer71]

Exactly!

[@johnacord5664]

That is why I never married and had kids. The buck stops here.

[@joncampos8843]

buzzwaffle So true . No child is obligated to show respect to their parents, it must be earned!

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@johnacord5664 me too.i never married and had kids.i have no regrets.i want to end it all and not pass it down.

[@IrrevocableBenJamin]

So happy that this project is coming to light and is going to reach so many!

[@eugenekozma2697]

Me too.i agree.

[@MrRJMGREEN]

I love Christina Crawford. She is such an inspiration!

[@eugenekozma2697]

Me too.i adore christina crawford.i enjoy looking at her and listening to her.

[@juicyfruit382]

Whether those things that happened between her and her mother are true or not she is speaking on a true subject. Something that can happen in any family. Biological, adopted, upper class, lower class, rich, poor and yes even the Hollywood elites. I admire Christina for shining the light on child abuse and keeping it there.

[@jaymesguy239]

Christina has decided to do something positive with her horrible experiences as an abused child of a crazy movie queen and help other survivors. Why the need to deny her pain and blame her for her abuse and vilify her? I love Joan the movie star. That doesn't mean I feel the need to cast her as a saint and I would certainly have never wanted her as my parent.

[@RubyViper1]

Child abuse is a huge issue that needs talking about I know cuz my friend was physically and verbally abused by her father badly and was removed from her parents. She turned 14 and now she's gone off the rails and homeless abuse is terrible and must be stopped

[@KrystalBradsher]

Her siblings all call her a liar but you perfect strangers who never knew Joan are the experts. Go listen to Christina's interview with Mike Wallace in 1960 and still try and convince yourself she's telling the truth.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I listened to it.i still believe christina.

[@candiceazzara8877]

Bless Christina...

[@eugenekozma2697]

Yes I agree bless christina crawford.

[@verymozart]

It's terrible, outrageous and disgusting that there are still many people who don't believe Christina and defends her abusive mother, and that she wrote the book for money!!! Really horrible

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@Lilyanna298]

Read about Christina's life & you'll find she's actually done a lot. She's very well qualified, has a run a series of businesses & does a lot for abused children. You only hear about her as a victim cause that's what gets reported in the press.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@MrBadguitar]

She had nothing to do with the movie. And how on earth do you think you know what actually happened? She was there, you were not.

[@02chevyguy]

Joan, Christina (and possibly Christopher) are the ONLY ones who knew what on in that household and what really happened. I've read some other people DEFENDED Christina in her claims. You can't put any faith or trust with Cathy or Cindy...they weren't old enough to know what was going on at the time.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@jones9221]

Tina doesn't know what abuse is. Surviving Joan Crawford was also her full time job. Since 1977 she has been trying to destroy a woman who died in 1977. The first book was already written. All they needed for is Joan to die. So they could add a final chapter. That's why Joan cut her out of the will. If this woman was so horrible and you hate her so much WHY keep Joan's last name??? Because it's your job destroying her legacy. Someday you'll be dead and that book Will disappear.

[@kgmckool]

I remember when that movie 1st came out, my sisters were watching it everyday on HBO. I couldn't watch tv because of this! I told them " Y'all ain't tired of seein' that girl gettin' her ass beat" I'm from Texas just like Joan. I watched it once when they were asleep, then a figured out why they kept watching it, I was mesmerized, it was a shocking film, and I had had my share of ass whuppin's, but I had to do something bad to get hit!

[@robertdoherty2001]

I try to keep my admiration for Crawford as a movie star separate from the craziness that has been put forward about her by many people other than Christina; children are not pets and pets are not children. Christina said it best: dogs and babies were all she was really interested in; as she and Christopher became people with their own personalities the trouble began, just as the child who loves the puppy but has no use for the dog later.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I was born in 1975.i read mommie dearest in 1992.i saw the movie a few times in 2000.i reread mommie dearest in 2012.a few years ago I read the survivor.i must read the new edition of survivor.last year I bought mommie dearest on dvd.a month or so ago I got the 40th anniversary edition of mommie dearest and enjoyed reading it.over two years ago I read her book no safe place.i read her novel black widow a few times.she is an excellent writer.

[@patmelton43]

I am not a crusader like Christina, but I was one of eight children and we all were abused, verbally and physically, some of us suffered more than our siblings. Yes, you have scars, but my best life was in ministering to hurt people who suffer from depression that sometimes results from abuse. The old adage, "hurt people hurt people" is true. I do believe we are obligated to forgive our abusers. While it sounds like they don't deserve it, we are not in a position to juge that. God forgave me all my sins so I must also forgive. God requires that of us and it is the best thing we can do. As long as my rage went on, I had no peace. I found that I blamed my Dad for everything in my life that I did not like. Forgiveness takes away the power of the devil (and lest we forget) Satan is behind all evil, including abuse. In those days parents really did have the power of life and death over their children. I am glad that we have laws to protect the innocent to a degree, but let's face it, this life is not and has never been, fair. I found taking my pain to God worked for me. He became my parent for the rest of my life. And God is the Perfect Parent. He can be trusted. He heals and He forgives and to top it all off, there is not only finally peace in this life, but we have eternity to live with God. I feel rather sorry for people who hate God because I once did. He gave me a brand new life because I was born again and old things seemed to really pass away. I know it is not politically correct to praise God on these sites, but I do it anyway. He deserves it.

[@yvonnebarash9373]

I would disagree with you that you have to forgive your abusive parent in order to have some healing. I recommend Dr. Susan Forward's book entitled "Toxic Parents.". She has a chapter in there called, "You Don't Have To Forgive.". To say to a client that they must forgive their parent just adds to feelings of shame and guilt in many survivors. By the way Dr. Forward is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with many abuse survivors.

[@robertn800]

She keeps the book in print for the MONEY💰 LOL

[@travisjames3517]

Even by Christina Crawford's admission, do NOT believe the movie!!!!!! She had nothing to do with it. She had no control over it. In fact, Joan Crawford was much more evil and calculation in real-life than the movie. Just finished the book a few nights ago.

[@softwater88]

Christina is the oldest of Joan Crawford's adopted children. As of Dec-'21 she is the sole survivor of her brother & sisters. I also do believe her child abuse allegations. That was the standard of discipline in the 1940's.

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

In Christina's "Mommie Dearest" she wrote of an incident whereby she ALLEGES Joan Crawford strangled her after she returned home from boarding school for summer vacation in June 1953. When Christina wrote of this allegation, she stated Joan had "a look in her eyes that will never be erased from my memory." After this ALLEGED altercation, Christina was sent immediately back to boarding school. Christina published "Mommie Dearest" in October 1978. Nearly simultaneously to her writing this FRAUDULENT memoir, Christina was court ordered to be questioned in an UNDER-OATH deposition by Joan Crawford's estate in February 1978. During her UNDER-OATH, court-ordered deposition, Christina is specifically questioned about this incident, to which she responded: "I don't know what you are referring to," and continues to evade the questions regarding this incident. In addition to Christina's complete, on the record, CONTRIDICTION of this event, the EYE-WITNESS to this event came forward in 1981 to confirm Christina LIED in her book. That EYE-WITNESS is Billie Greene, She was Joan's assistant at the time. Greene stated in her unpublished interview: "I believe I'm quoted as saying 'Stop, you'll kill her."...I can tell you that I've never seen any discipline towards Christina or the other children that I would call out of control. There was not brutality that night." (Greene's full interview is in-depth and REVEALING) **Credit to **#ChristinaCrawfordLied**.**

[@edgeof1956]

The book Mommie Dearest was released in 1978. Will there be a 40th Anniversary edition of this fascinating document?

[@eugenekozma2697]

Yes I bought it back in january.it was worth it.

[@kevinbarton9052]

Christina Crawford's books make great audiobook recordings listening on MP3 players.

[@brasspick]

"Oh, that our idols should fall"-Gavin McCleod. (who believed Christina, btw).

[@tiffanylondon7431]

Mommy dearest the movie was amazing sad she didn’t appreciate it

[@eugenekozma2697]

Yes I appreciate the movie mommie dearest too.it is a chilling vivid and true look at family violence and child abuse.i take the movie seriously.i do not find it funny or campy.some people hail it as a camp classic.i do not.i treasure the movie mommie dearest.it is no laughfest for me.i saw it on videotape in 2000.in January I bought it on dvd.it is a valuable movie to me showing child abuse and family violence.

[@henryjackson2357]

@3:39 - the music is from "Mulholland Dr." That haunting, eerie theme plays in the second half of the movie. I'm surprised no one in the comments mentioned this. It's odd that they used it here, but it somehow fits in with MD's theme of the dark underbelly of Hollywood.

[@youngimages2000]

Henry Jackson, where is it..?

[@MrBadguitar]

She is an advocate for abused children. Of course she must recount her own story as part of that work. And what have you done with your life?

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.i admire christina for continuing to fight against child abuse and speak out against it.

[@abigailnatas3399]

Abusers, and child killers still don't get a long enough sentence for their crimes.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@lisabarr6004]

Where can u view this doc? Does Netflix have it yet..?

[@lilsept77]

I wonder if Christina familiar with the movie "Precious" and done seen it.

[@JL-re1rx]

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@muggedinmadrid]

people are callous. so much ignorance and contempt. in the end all things come to pass and karma proves itself to be the best vindicator and exonerator. such a tragic world.

[@writer422]

Joan Crawford Did a lot of good in the world. I believe she had a good heart. It's not fair to Joan because she is not here to defend herself

[@bluedancelilly]

And abusing Christina wasn't fair either. Who should be more blamed? The abuser or the victim? And, of course, there are lots of public figures who "do good" (give to charities, have a talent), but still lead unethical private lives.

[@gloomysunday8242]

Sharon What food did she ever do?

[@leonardsyt]

Where can I watch this documentary?

[@ciaraoh9102]

Christina was a defiant, manipulative, and unruly child! THAT'S why she didn't like the movie -- She wanted the movie to be a sob story about her, when it actually portrayed her very realistically in the teenage years!

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

I totally believe you Christine. Only the ignorant do not.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@linchen008]

The most likely place to experience violence is home and the most likely people that might kill you are your spouse or your parents. Strangely enough is the murder of parents more rarely. The most dangerous place in the world is family. The police officers know that fact very well and they always count in the family members as suspects in a case of homicide. I don't believe that "only god knows what happened between that two people". I worked for many years in public service and at different schools. And it's shocking how common violence and abuse are in normal families. I believe Miss Crawford. Her story makes sense. In an interview Joan Crawford denied the need for therapy or any professional support when one has problems. (Sorry, I can't find it anymore, so I can't give you the link.) That was really odd, so the interviewer didn't ask for her opinion in such a topic at all. She just fiercely gave that statement and the audience applauded her for that heavily. I felt sorry for her. In my experience she's the kind of person with huge problems that strongly deny everything and wants desperately keep control (for example she was a heavy alcoholic). Ironically enough I am sure she would have really benefited from a proper treatment. Her poor upbringing and her sexual abuse by her stepfather are no secrets. And she worked in a hostile industry. So where could she go with her aggressive impulses and the conviction that the weak one will lose? You turn against your children is one possiblity and an easy one. Well, it's not an excuse for abuse and violence against children. But I think the picture here is a consistent one. I've seen it a hundred times before.

[@kimberlymisfit3544.]

I've seen channels bash her n say she's lying.I saw a clip of Joan n Christina on the Jerry Lewis telethon and as soon as Christina came on stage n the camera n attention were away from Joan for 5 seconds, Joan grabbed her by the arm,on camera n rushed her over to the phones.Christina is grown, but does as she's told..If I can find it I'll leave the link.Its so obvious she was jealous of her,even as a kid.

[@xtiaan9979]

Raising awareness is great. Her celebrity is not right.

[@Chismeflash1]

wow poor women she will live till her dead with such a karma by making money and trashing that women how took a ungraceful human as a daughter ...what a shame...

[@eugenekozma2697]

Happy birthday christina crawford.

[@ctrice19912001]

All the accounts of abuse that Christina has talked about in the book is false. I was looking at Joan Crawford's history of adopting all 4 kids should speak for her generosity. Unfortunately Christina wanted all the money and everything that Joan worked hard for. All she has to do is go out get a job and make her own way. Why is it that now Christina is saying that the coathanger incident never did happen?? Yet that scene is in the movie?? Shame on you Christina!!

[@FilleDesSoucoupesVolantes]

Proof please. If you have no proof it's hearsay.

[@gdcat777]

There was a lawsuit filed by sister Cathy LaLonde in '99. Christina claimed Cathy and Cynthia weren't really twins, and Cathy claimed misrepresentation before winning. At the time Christina was promoting a then new edition of her book. It seems that new editions just keep coming, and new stuff is added to each one. I detect skid marks here. articles.mcall.com/1999-11-25/news/3274894_1_joan-crawford-adoption-issue-christina-crawford

[@mchobbit2951]

Where can I buy this?

[@maleficentdiva]

she reminds you of a blonde version of Barbra Streisand

[@henryjackson2357]

maleficentdiva Barbra is a blonde.

[@shebastinson7813]

@@henryjackson2357 she was famous for being a redhead

[@NicBunnymen]

TOTALLY AGREE.

[@brt5273]

Hey Christina! Wondering when you are ever going to make a public retraction and apology concerning the comments you made about your adoptive sisters, while you were promoting the re-issue of your book, specifically that they were not actually twins or even biological siblings. I understand that, after one of the sisters produced her birth certificate during legal arbitration proving that they were actually twins, you did decide to settle but according to the statement made by your lawyer it was based on financial reasons rather than an admission of wrongdoing. Would also be great for you to set the record straight on EXACTLY why you made those claims and for you to make a public admission of your mistake and an apology to your sisters. As it is, seems like your were using sensationalized falsehoods, just to get a little extra publicity at their expense.

[@matta8931]

I believe her Christina is telling the truth. Joan was a great star but a mean and vicious person. Bette Davis was the same mean and vicious, her daughter wrote a book similar. I don't condon child abuse. Bette Davis and Joan are exactly the same no matter what they say. They were exactly the same mean and horrible. You can just look at them and tell.

[@smilingjay3410]

Instead of having her career Christina has been making $$$ for years on using and bashing the Crawford name with an ever changing version of events..maybe she should move away from disrespecting her mothers memory and live a honest life for a change...

[@danielchais4603]

She is not living a honest life for change. She is living a honest life for dollars....which she deserves. Her mom made this tallest daughter into a lightning rod.

[@hazelwalsh3269]

Smiling Jay The book that came out before Christina confirms. That she was an abudive mother... there are lots of friends and staff who can confirm it!!

[@ginamir5829]

Sorry christina for all the abuse from the witch i am sure she is paying the prize in hell

[@ginamir5829]

She was abused from that witch

[@celladora31]

Complete b.s. You think it would have been better at the orphanage? You should have gone back then

[@WCaron23001]

How long will this woman feed off her mother's carcass?

[@crimsoneyes419]

A misdemeanor back then to kill a child ....wow

[@myronbledsoe44]

Star struck people will believe anything even when they know in their hearts that individual is wrong...So what Joan Crawford could act,I believe her daughter people go through shit like this all the time but because it's a movie star it can't be true?Give me a break....

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

In Christina's "Mommie Dearest" she wrote of an incident whereby she ALLEGES Joan Crawford strangled her after she returned home from boarding school for summer vacation in June 1953. When Christina wrote of this allegation, she stated Joan had "a look in her eyes that will never be erased from my memory." After this ALLEGED altercation, Christina was sent immediately back to boarding school. Christina published "Mommie Dearest" in October 1978. Nearly simultaneously to her writing this FRAUDULENT memoir, Christina was court ordered to be questioned in an UNDER-OATH deposition by Joan Crawford's estate in February 1978. During her UNDER-OATH, court-ordered deposition, Christina is specifically questioned about this incident, to which she responded: "I don't know what you are referring to," and continues to evade the questions regarding this incident. In addition to Christina's complete, on the record, CONTRIDICTION of this event, the EYE-WITNESS to this event came forward in 1981 to confirm Christina LIED in her book. That EYE-WITNESS is Billie Greene, She was Joan's assistant at the time. Greene stated in her unpublished interview: "I believe I'm quoted as saying 'Stop, you'll kill her."...I can tell you that I've never seen any discipline towards Christina or the other children that I would call out of control. There was not brutality that night." (Greene's full interview is in-depth and REVEALING) **Credit to **#ChristinaCrawfordLied**.**

[@greateststarbyfar]

Theirs something so unbelievable of Christina's story of abuse. I believe Christina never had the talent to become an actress like her mother and her jealousy propelled her to create this victim story she is selling. I believe Christina's frustration of not making it in Hollywood made her turn frustrated and angry that her mother made it.

[@jaydavis8394]

And I believe you refuse to accept all evidence that Joan was a mentally unstable child abuser.

[@xtiaan9979]

electroaudio why can't she do something with her own life? She can't seem to move on. Living off of Joans stardom STILL. Years later

[@bluedancelilly]

She did move on. Therapy, healed, wrote a book and campaigned on behalf of abused children everywhere. She was one of the first to give a public voice to the issue of child abuse. Took tons of bravery and stamina - especially due to the criticism she received by people who wanted to sweep Joan's actions under the rug just because she was a star. Christina helped many people and is still talking because it's an important issue that is still so misunderstood by people who haven't experienced it.

[@8angst8]

A wag on a Joan message board just said that "Christina [in this video] resembles Baby Jane Hudson." The post meant the makeup/not-changed-in-40-years-hairstyle, but something else that I thought about: The height of attention paid to Baby Jane Hudson came when she was a child. The height of attention paid to Christina Crawford came when she was a child. Neither could subsequently let go of their childhood glory and spent the rest of their lives trying to recapture it.

[@henryjackson2357]

8angst8 That doesn't even make sense - Christina became famous as an adult, not a child. She wasn't independently known until she wrote the book.

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@henryjackson2357 I agree his comment is as crazy as baby Jane Hudson is.

[@vinnytnecniv]

Why is this woman using her mums stage name Crawford???? she is using her mothers fame obviously, because Joan Crawfords real name is Lucille Fay LeSueur??? So why would this woman use her mums stage name??

[@WCaron23001]

Christina is an advocate for herself only

[@david88nash]

basically she is still making money off her mothers name

[@david88nash]

Still making money off her mother...pittyful

[@phxmateo]

she is making money off of her own experience.

[@johnacord5664]

Making money. All is fair in love and war.

[@Beardaddy4u]

She’s such a liar!!!

[@jermainejones6149]

I bet is Joan crawford was black they would not be defending her like that

[@DelovelyD]

She needs to let this go. It can’t be healthy to build a career surrounded by abuse.

[@lovesangels1]

Again Christina Crawford was left out of the will by Joan so she wrote a book for financial gain. I believe that it was Christina who in part drove Joan to alcoholism. She was a rebellious child, difficult, and unnaturally envious from a very early age. Joan was a strict disciplinarian as described by her other children who strongly disagree with Christina saying Joan was warm, and loving . Also we are living in an age where if you even scold a child it is frowned upon, and called abuse. Lets pretend that Christina is not the liar that she is, and was in fact abused, then all her actions would suggest is that she is the most unforgiving, lacking any human compassion or genuine warmth, blood thirsty, and money hungry. How do you make a fortune out of someone you hate, and still hate them with such unyielding, and unending vicious wrath. This is what love, and human tenderness would look like..."my mother was abusive, as a grown up I have considered her struggles emotionally, psychologically, and in the work place. I would like to think I understand, and chose to forgive, and love those things which were good rather then to have hate that consumes me for my parent." Christina C. Proves through her every action exactly what kind of witch she really is. A total psychopath.

[@eugenekozma2697]

Christina did not drive joan to alcoholism.she was a child.joan had that problem through no fault of christina.children are not responsible if their parent abuses alcohol.

[@connynielson8686]

this poor lady did a lot for raising profile on child abuse victims

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@redickdavid79]

Christina, it's been years... Do YOURSELF a favor... Forgive you rmother AND MOVE ON!!

[@themacfan]

you own to Joan Crawford everything !! Unthankful opportunist !!

[@ferzach8687]

Her mother joan hate her daugther all her life too, I found that, even more patetic

[@chriscanale9535]

😭😭😭😭

[@xtiaan9979]

She's always been envious and jealous of her mother. She wishes she was her. What an embarrassment

[@boleyn123]

+Rose Cardella Well, I could not disagree more. I don't think Christina Crawford wanted to be Joan Crawford - dear God, who would. A beautiful, magnificent face, yes, but Jesus, what lay beneath was much, much less than beautiful.

[@Vydio]

I also think it went both ways. Joan Crawford doing Christina's part on Secret Storm was downright pathological.

[@Darrigrande]

The private Joan Crawford was not exactly a model to porsuive! She was an alcoholic and she has a bipolar disorder. JC had a terrible childwood and she had a lot of psicological problems! In my opinion she was mentally ill!

[@triciajohansen9295]

Vydio not to mention pathetic!

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@boleyn123 I agree.i would not want to be another joan crawford too if I was a woman.joan was a disturbed and troubled woman.

[@WCaron23001]

Should have stayed in the orphanage, she would have had a great life there, yeah.....

[@annmarieelliott3099]

There were no ivfs for Joan in them days. That's why she could not experience child birth, but adopt. And the menopause gets to you.

[@hesstgmc]

Get over it, Christina.

[@GiaielPace]

When someone has inflicted a lot of pain in ur life, we're going to tell u the same, ignorant!

[@rickgreenway1583]

I suggest you read Christina's book Survivor.

[@darkjourney35]

Christi a's own kids has said she over exaggerated this and even Christopher himself said he was knows he was a trouble maker.. Joan's other kids said this wasn't true..

[@ronpaulrkfd2976]

Jessica S. Christina chose NOT to have kids, so whose kids are you talking about?!?!?

[@Muirmaiden]

Jessica S, children don't act out for no reason and it's no excuse to abuse them.

[@ericluriergo8251]

This Jerry Rosenberg is totally monotone, completely no passion-talks like he cares less about what he's mind-numbingly droning on about.

[@WCaron23001]

She made her whole career out of hating and deriding her mother; I find that pathetic.

[@gloomysunday8242]

William Caron Her mother deserves it, so that’s not wrong

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@gloomysunday8242 I agree.joan crawford was a coldly ruthless woman.

[@shermineh1976]

If you yourself were adopted would you say the same ? I don't think so :p

[@ericgregory9478]

Christina is a liar! Hail Joan!!!

[@markdonahue9753]

Still making money off trashing a dead woman then

[@greateststarbyfar]

also your claim to fame was writing this piece of fiction. because you couldnt make it as an actress.

[@marilynwillett804]

Regardless of your own experiences, none of us were there to witness her story. Bette Davis said Christina was living in a motel when she wrote it, so of course it was for profit. Christina has had her gay following make a parody about her childhood abuse, that is very disrespectful to others who have endured abuse. I knew a woman who lived through worse, tried to commit suicide at 13 because of constant years of sexual abuse since a baby, nothing worse than that. Today she has forgiven and dwells on her family, not the past.

[@WCaron23001]

At least Joan had a real career. Christina couldn't make it as actress, so she made a career out of trashing her mother.

[@alexandreetsasha]

well thanks to the abuse she is still living off that, i was abuse too, time to move on, milking it for 40 years.....we got it C...

[@marlborored100s]

I would love to see this woman move on with her own life...stop obsessing about bringing one person down. Joan Crawford's 3 other children deny all these accusations. So I keep that balance in my head. Just do something else with your life and stop dragging the same dead horse around.

[@faithmiller4607]

I totally agree that was over 40 or 30 years ago get over it

[@Mike-df1ye]

What money would there be in that?

[@rickgreenway1583]

Everyone knows that one child can be singled out and abused while others are not abused.

[@Vydio]

Christina"s late brother was also a target. It is also not unusual at all in dysfunctional families for some children to be targeted and others not.

[@gloomysunday8242]

Raina Baecere You definitely were never abused.