Jennie Garth Opens Up About Self-Harm and Family Struggles During Marriage Split

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200

Jennie Garth, known for her role in 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' has shared a deeply personal moment from her life in her memoir 'I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention.' During her split from husband Dave Abrams in 2017, Garth experienced intense emotional pain that led her to self-harm. She describes using broken glass from framed photos to harm herself, a moment her daughter unexpectedly witnessed. This experience left Garth terrified that she might have caused lasting damage to her relationship with her daughter. She reflects on her regret, noting how her daughter Luca, now 28, immediately took action to help her and urged her to seek help. Garth attributes part of her marital struggles to a challenging IVF process and acknowledges that once they accepted they would not have more children, they were able to reconnect in a healthier way. Garth’s story highlights both the struggles of mental health and the importance of family support during crises. Resources fo