I'm A Celebrity star Tulisa has opened up about her difficult childhood, influenced by her mother Anne's battle with schizoaffective disorder. Born to an Irish mother and a Greek Cypriot father in North London, Tulisa overcame obstacles to pursue a career in showbiz. Anne's musical background as part of the '80s ensemble, Jeep, is also highlighted.
I'm A Celebrity star Tulisa has candidly shared her tough upbringing with her mother Anne, who battled mental health issues throughout the star's youth.
READ MORE: Ireland weather: Storm Conall throws bizarre curveball as Met Eireann confirms unexpected change She added: "One morning I noticed that although the key was in the lock, it hadn't been turned, and the door was actually unlocked." She shared chilling details: "I guess she thought I was trying to open the door and panicked, but went completely off the deep end, accusing me of wanting to make her ill, or even kill her, and it went on and on. Incidents like this were a regular occurrence in our house, along with temper tantrums and mood swings."
Seeking an escape through music, she declared: "Music and my dream of becoming a success was all that kept me going through those very dark times." "Inevitably, she went into hospital again and I stayed with my mum's older sister, Louise. She had children of her own and it was felt she was more able to look after a young girl," Tulisa wrote.
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