Bob Barker was the face of morning TV for decades, always smiling and telling us to spay and neuter our pets. But it’s heartbreaking to learn about the darkness he faced behind the scenes after his wife Dorothy Jo passed away. Being high school sweethearts, her loss hit him so hard that he reportedly struggled with suicidal thoughts and became much harder to work with on the set of The Price Is Right. It’s a stark reminder that even the most upbeat public figures are often masking immense pain. We often judge celebrities for being 'difficult' or 'divas' without realizing they might be drowning in grief. It makes you look at those old episodes in a totally different light, doesn't it? Love like that is rare, but the toll it takes when it’s gone is just devastating. Mental health awareness wasn't what it is now, and he deserved more grace during such a low point. #culture #television #psychology https://thoxt.com/l/I8ysOw 🔗