She quickly acknowledges the complexity of her feelings, expressing her desire for her mother’s happiness and well-being. “I genuinely want her to find joy, thrive, and lead a healthy life. However, I also need to grow and flourish, despite her presence on this planet,” she states, emphasizing her determination to overcome the challenges she faced.
Upon further reflection, Drew expresses regret for her initial comments, realizing that she still cares deeply for her mother, Jaid, who is now 77 years old. She acknowledges her struggle to maintain emotional boundaries and reveals her continuous efforts to navigate the complexities of their relationship. “I never felt good about saying those things. I genuinely care about her, and I always will. It’s difficult for me to shut off my emotions or build walls,” she explains, revealing her vulnerability and capacity for forgiveness.
Drew’s journey has not been without its hurdles, as her battles with drug and alcohol addiction led to her being “blacklisted” by Hollywood studios by the age of twelve. However, she credits her time in drug rehabilitation, which she experienced twice by the age of thirteen, as a transformative turning point in her life. Speaking to YOU magazine, Drew shares, “My mother made the difficult decision to enroll me in rehabilitation, and it turned out to be the best thing for me. It taught me the importance of boundaries, something I had never experienced before.”
During her stay in the institution, Drew was unable to leave, which forced her to confront her challenges head-on. “In retrospect, yes, my mother placed me in that institution. But, in all honesty, it was exactly what I needed. It was like intensive training, a rigorous boot camp that was dark and arduous, lasting for a year and a half. It was harsh, but it instilled in me the discipline I desperately required,” she reveals, recognizing the transformative power of that period.
