Both Valerie Bertinelli’s mental health and the “hidden bruise” are widely discussed. Bertinelli uploaded a video to Instagram on February 12, 2023, in which she could be seen moving around and interacting with the camera. In addition to hearing Bertinelli’s voice throughout the video, we can also hear a swishing noise.

Bertinelli said, “I’m giggling because a little, latent bruise I had today started acting up. My jeans are probably creating that particular noise since they are rubbing against one another. As she moved, her pants made a swishing noise.

According to Bertinelli, she was “mercilessly mocked” by an ex who used to say that if she weren’t so lazy and lost weight, her pants wouldn’t make that noise, which is why she “stopped wearing” these specific pants.

Bertinelli later added further detail to her use of the term “hidden bruise.” Her statement was that “hidden bruises are something that emotional, verbal, and mental abuse does to you that people can’t see.”

“The work I’m doing on healing is working, so now it’s making me laugh,” she said. “I kept these jeans in a closet for good. After successfully treating her concealed bruise, she may “wear them, hear that sound, and to me, that sound represents freedom.”

Bertinelli acknowledged at the end of her essay that she had been hesitant to share this footage because she had anticipated criticism telling her to “let go of it” and “move on.” But she still posted it because “this is what progress is all about. What we mean by healing is this. We also welcome everyone who can identify with this and feels heard. Here, I am but another tribal member.

There were a lot of encouraging remarks on her video in the comments section. The process of healing isn’t linear, as one reviewer noted. However, here you are! You are persevering and thriving.

A commenter wrote, “Thank you for sharing the concept of hidden bruises.”

Another admirer said, “I’m so proud of you.” Because of your strength, many people look up to you.

Watch the video below to learn more about Bertinelli’s battle to overcome her misery.

Do you comprehend what “hidden bruises” mean? Do you have any “hidden bruises”? Have you ever walked around in jeans that made noise when you moved?