The "Supernatural" star opens up about his battle with suicidal thoughts, the importance of therapy, and why he's no longer afraid to ask for help. Get ready for a story of love, resilience, and the power of vulnerability.
Jared Padalecki, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Supernatural" and "Walker," is no stranger to portraying heroes on screen. But his latest revelation reveals a real-life heroism of a different kind – a personal battle with mental health that he's finally ready to share with the world.
A "Low Moment" and a Lifeline
In a candid and emotional interview on the "I've Never Said This Before" podcast, Padalecki opened up about a dark period in his life, a time when suicidal thoughts consumed him.
"It was 2015, I had a really low moment," Padalecki confessed, his voice raw with emotion. "I was letting my thoughts take over and going to places of dramatic suicidal ideation."
It was during this time that Padalecki's wife, Genevieve Cortese Padalecki, emerged as his lifeline.
"I called my wife and she said, 'Get home,'" Padalecki recalled, his voice filled with gratitude.
"And so, I got home, went to a clinic for a couple of weeks and looked into it and haven’t been suicidal since — not for a moment."
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