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Drake Bell reveals coming forward as a victim of sexual abuse has been 'very freeing' in new interview as he says a 'weight has been lifted' from his chest


Drake Bell revealed he feels he finally feels 'free' after coming forward as a victim of 'unspeakable' childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his former dialogue coach.

While reflecting on breaking his silence over his trauma in Investigation Discovery's new series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, the 37-year-old former child star explained how speaking up about his experience has helped him heal. While appearing on Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, Bell described Peck's abuse of him, which reportedly began when he was 15 and working on The Amanda Show, as 'the worst stuff somebody could do to a person.' While reflecting on breaking his silence over his trauma in Investigation Discovery's new series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, the 37-year-old former child star (R) explained how speaking up about his experience has helped him heal; seen in 2006

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