Sarah’s mother, Beth, passed away in 2015, leaving her unable to fill in any missing pieces of the story—yet another reminder of how intergenerational trauma, compounded by a lack of access to therapy or insurance-covered mental health care, can echo for decades.
Despite the revelations, Sarah spoke warmly of her dad, calling him her “best friend” and “buddy” who was “always dropping bombs” like this.
She also shared that her parents eventually went through an “ugly divorce,” with Donald remarrying not long after it was finalized. Family transitions like divorce can also bring about financial stress, especially when dealing with health-related legal settlements, private health insurance claims, and estate planning concerns.
The revelations come ahead of the release of her new special PostMortem, a show that reflects on the deaths of her parents and the weight of unresolved family trauma. With themes touching on mental health, grief management, and the long-term effects of childhood abuse, the special may resonate with audiences navigating their own wellness journeys—often supported by behavioral therapy, trauma recovery programs, and mental health coverage.
