The following article includes mentions of domestic abuse.

As successful as Eileen Davidson’s life has been on-screen, it has not always been so glamorous off-screen.

Beginning with a rough childhood, things continued to escalate.

Eileen Davidson wearing pinstripe jacket

These tragic moments have transformed Davidson into the powerhouse woman she is today.

Between reality television and soap operas, Davidson’s on-screen lives are filled to the brim with drama.

The biggest issue was that, according to Davidson, her father had undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

Eileen Davidson wearing shiny dress

Davidson noted there was not much information surrounding what was then referred to as manic depression.

“We didn’t know back then, it was the 60s,” she said.

OK, I can’t promise that.

Eileen Davidson wearing green dress

Her troubling childhood led to low self-esteem and believing, subconsciously, that she deserved to be mistreated.

She has only spoken about her abusive relationships one other time in a magazine interview.

The truth is, there is no stereotypical victim."

Eileen Davidson in black dress

It was only after they were both divorced that they got together.

Davidson politely responded to Glanville, saying, “We both were.”

She continued to clarify, “We weren’t like, trying to get out of the marriage.”

Eileen Davidson posing with husband Vincent Van Patten

The fiery moment exploded when Glanville threw a glass of wine across the table.

In our instance, it’s making our marriage stronger."

Resilient as ever, Davidson continues to power through and serve as an example for everyone.