Constance Wu attempted suicide after disembarking from the boat Tweet Backlash

In a lengthy statement shared to Twitter on Thursday, which marked the actress’ return to social media after nearly three years, Wu announced her upcoming memoir, ‘Making a Scene,’ and opened up about outrage. following his “reckless” tweets about “Fresh Off the Boat’s renewal, particularly how the backlash negatively impacted his mental health.”

” Hello everyone. I haven’t been on social media for almost 3 years,” Wu, 40, began. “Tbh I’m a little scared but I dip my toe in to say I’m here and while I was gone I wrote a book called ‘Making a Scene’. »

She continued, “This next part is hard to get into…but I was scared to come back to social media because I almost lost my life there: 3 years ago when I carelessly tweeted about the renewal of my TV show, it sparked internet outrage and shame that got pretty bad. I felt awful about what I said, and when a couple of DMs from another Asian actress told me I was going to become a plague on the Asian American community, I started to freak out. feeling like I didn’t even deserve to live anymore. That I was a disgrace to AsAms, and they would be better off without me. Looking back, it’s surreal that a few DMs convinced me to end my life, but that’s what happened. Fortunately, a friend found me and took me to the emergency room. »

The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star went on to describe his suicide attempt as ‘a scary moment that made me re-evaluate my life a lot’, before emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness, especially in the community asian american.

“Over the next few years, I put my career aside to focus on my mental health,” Wu wrote. “AsAms don’t talk about mental health enough. As we quickly celebrate representation wins, there is a lot of avoidance around the most uncomfortable issues within our community. »

“Even my tweets have become such a touchy subject that most of my AsAm colleagues have decided this It was time to avoid me or freeze me,” she added. “I admit it hurts a lot, but it also made me realize how important it is to reach out and care for people who are going through a difficult time. ”

The ‘Hustlers’ actress said that realization was “why I wrote my book and why I’m here today — to reach out and help people talk about the uncomfortable things in order to to understand them, to take them into account and to open paths towards healing. If we want to be seen, really seen … we have to leave everything of ourselves, including the parts of which we are afraid or ashamed – parts which, however, are imperfect and require care and attention. And we have to stop beating ourselves (and ourselves) when we do. »

Wu noted that although her memoir, which is a collection of essays, “isn’t always the most flattering portrayal, it’s as honest as I know it is,” adding, “Because the truth is that I am not poised or graceful or perfect. I make mistakes…lots of mistakes! »

The ‘The Terminal List’ star then ended her statement by explaining why she is now open to being on social media despite her fears.

“After a short break from Hollywood and a plot therapy, I feel good enough to venture here (at least for a little while). And even though I’m scared, I decided I owe it to me from 3 years ago to be brave and share my story so they can help someone with theirs,” Wu concluded. , who also shared a follow-up tweet containing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s number.

Wu also posted a screenshot of his statement on his Instagram story. She currently has no posts on her profile. On her Twitter accountMeanwhile, the “Solos” actress appears to have deleted all of her past tweets except for Thursday’s post. Her biography for both social media accounts now includes a link to her book, “Making a Scene,” which will be released this fall.

In May 2019, Wu came under fire after expressing disappointment that her ABC series “Fresh Off the Boat” had been renewed for a new season. The star shared a series of tweets, including writing that she was “so upset” and “literally crying” over the sitcom’s renewal … among other remarks.

After Wu deleted some of her comments and initially blamed them for a “difficult day,” she later clarified her rant on Twitter, admitting that her angry outburst about “Fresh Off the Boat” getting another season was because she was eager to challenge herself. another project she was no longer able to do.

If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or has thought about harming or killing yourself, seek help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) offers free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress.