‘Mean Baby’: Selma Blair on motherhood, multiple sclerosis, sexual assault

“I have not had an active flare since I have had that treatment. And it was incredible. I still do have chronic stuff to deal with some things being really off balance,” Selmar Blair says of her multiple sclerosis. Photo by Shutterstock.

Actress and author Selma Blair talks about her multiple sclerosis, addiction struggles, and sexual assault. She also explains how she grew to understand her mom, who was loving but neglectful.

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