Is Jesse James Playing The Blame Game?

What's your take on the revelations by Jesse James about abuse? Why do celebrities often reveal this type of information following infidelity or other negative events?

In no way whatsoever should Jesse’s admission of abuse be taken as an excuse for his infidelity. If his intention is to offer an explanation to gain public forgiveness then he’s way off. The psyche of the American public has become desensitized to such scandal and folks aren’t buying into the whole “I was abused as a child now please forgive me” prime time interview. It’s the Hollywood equivalent of pleading the insanity defense. People are forgiving and sympathetic, but can also see right through it.

Think about it: in the past few months Jesse’s lost his wife, his reputation, and has been plagued by scandal. How can he not reflect on childhood issues that have only been camouflaged by his bad boy exterior up to this point? It’s a great opportunity for self-reflection and growth but it doesn't necessarily need to be done in a public forum.