“There’s still parts of my brain I’m trying to rewire”: Puka Nacua’s ex GF Hallie Aiono opens up about psychiatrist visit after four-year relationship and alleged abuse

It’s not easy to open up about loving someone for four years – the kind of love you felt in your bones. It’s not easy to publicly admit that the person you once loved made you feel extreme betrayal, abuse, and neglect, leaving you feeling crushed and as though your brain chemistry had been altered.It’s not easy to meet with a psychiatrist and revisit some of the darkest days of your life.It’s not easy to share a child with someone you believe caused so much pain and then still hope for a normal life, a healthy love, and a brighter future with an open heart and an open mind after everything you have been through.But Puka Nacua’s ex-girlfriend, Hallie Aiono, is trying. Trying with all her might -for herself, for her son Kingston, and for the future she hopes to build for her future children.Puka Nacua’s ex-girlfriend Hallie Aiono opens up about her psychiatrist visit and mental health journeyOpening up about mental health is rarely easy, particularly when the experiences behind those struggles are profoundly personal. Hallie Aiono, the former girlfriend of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, has shared a candid update about her decision to meet with a psychiatrist.Aiono, who shares a son, Kingston, with Nacua, said she has spent the past year and a half working through some of the most difficult experiences of her life.She revealed that she would soon be meeting with a psychiatrist, admitting that discussing mental health publicly makes her uncomfortable.For years, Aiono feared receiving a mental health “label,” believing that asking for help meant she was weak or that something was wrong with her. Her perspective, however, has gradually changed.Aiono explained that she has experienced anxiety for as long as she can remember and has also gone through periods of depression. She expressed curiosity about whether ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] or OCD [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder] could help explain some of the ways her mind works.Above all, Aiono said she wants to understand herself better and become “the healthiest version” of herself.However, her willingness to discuss intensely personal struggles is not entirely new. During her pregnancy, Aiono previously shared candid posts about body dysmorphia and her changing relationship with her appearance [3 months pregnancy look compared to 9 months pregnancy look].Hallie Aiono reflects on four-year relationship and alleged abuseThe most emotional part of Aiono’s message centered on a previous four-year relationship [supposedly with Puka Nacua] and the drastic change she experienced after loving someone completely.Aiono alleged that she went from feeling intensely connected to her former partner to experiencing “extreme betrayal, abuse” and “complete neglect.” While some portions of her personal life became public, she said the experiences that happened away from public view [probably behind closed doors] affected her most profoundly.She said those experiences “completely crushed” her and left her feeling as though her brain chemistry had been altered.Although Aiono said she has made significant progress over the past year and a half, she admitted some of the emotional effects remain, and she still needs to rewire them.“Right now, I’m just really trying to understand myself,” Aiono said in the TikTok video.“Understand why my brain works the way it works. Why I react the way I react. I’m just trying to find the healthiest version of myself, especially after the past year and a half.”She added, “I’ve talked about it on here a few other times, but I have experienced the darkest, darkest days of my life in the past year and a half, and I have healed so much. I really have. But I also feel like there’s still parts of my brain that I’m trying to rewire.”These are Aiono’s allegations and descriptions of her own experiences. She has previously made public accusations and shared critical posts regarding Nacua during her pregnancy and amid their highly publicized personal and legal disputes. She reportedly labeled him a “narcissist,” too.Puka Nacua’s ex Hallie Aiono wants a healthier future for her son KingstonFor Aiono, meeting with a psychiatrist appears to be about more than finding answers about anxiety or depression. She said she wants to better understand herself and learn how to move forward without letting past experiences dictate what she believes love should look or feel like.Motherhood is also a crucial part of her motivation. Aiono said she wants to become the best version of herself for Kingston and for any future children she may have.By speaking openly about her fears surrounding psychiatric care, Aiono turned a profoundly personal moment into a powerful message for others who may also feel afraid to seek help: asking for support is not a sign of weakness.For Aiono, taking that first step appears to be part of the healthier future she says she wants to build - both for herself and for her son.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.