John Stamos Opens Up About Childhood Abuse, Divorce, and Sobriety in New Memoir

Actor John Stamos discusses his experiences with alcoholism and childhood sexual abuse in his upcoming memoir, "If You Would Have Told Me." Stamos reveals that he was sexually abused as a child by his former babysitter and shares his journey towards sobriety, which was prompted by a DUI in 2015. He emphasizes the importance of being honest and open in his memoir, aiming to tell a human story rather than a hero narrative. Stamos has been an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and has been involved with the nonprofit organization ChildHelp. His memoir will be released on October 24th.