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Chrishell Stause Details Shocking Reaction to Wildfires, Reflects on Trauma and Partner Support

Chrishell Stause is known for her real estate career on the show “Selling Sunset”. But has now expanded to reality tv with The Traitors, as well as an outspoken voice after experiencing some life-changing events that have taken place within her everyday living environment.

Chrishell's Experience With the Los Angeles Wildfires

Chrishell and her partner had to evacuate their home during a recent fire that had taken over Los Angeles. She revealed the shock she experienced when a fire came close to their backyard on “Sherri” a talk show she was recently on.

Reaction During the Emergency

Instead of preparing and being ready to leave as an adult she stated she froze and was overwhelmed with a fear response. She later mentioned that she had previously dealt with this situation as a 12 year old but that she did not expect the reaction she had after all that time.

Her Partner's Response and Support

Stause's partner, G Flip who is non binary, sprung into action and quickly took charge during the emergency, leading the evacuation process. Her partner has always proven to be someone that Stause appreciates both emotionally and logistically throughout their relationship and is an inspiration to many in how she conducts herself in difficult situations.

Past Experiences Influenced Present Reaction

When discussing the details with host Sherri Shephard Stause also recalled an event that happened when she was only 12 that she didn't know had been playing such a big part of her subconscious thoughts. Her family's home burned down during her childhood making the response understandable yet still jarring for someone of her strength.

Ongoing Fire Effects

Stause along with numerous others had to leave their home however not everyone experienced an immediate return or found their house left standing once they got a chance to see what had taken place in their neighborhood. She said she was very fortunate that the firefighters were able to put her fire out quickly but many have lost everything with the devastation she acknowledged as something that will take time to overcome.

The Larger Housing Crisis

Stause made it a point to acknowledge all of those who were left without a home during these events along with the fact that this fire created another crisis. She claims her and her company are attempting to do what they can to find people a home but also are helping the bureaucracy to move at a faster speed for those needing quick access to any sort of resource.

Promoting "The Traitors" During Wildfires

While dealing with possible loss and having her own house be a topic of question Chrishell still had to promote The Traitors on Peacock during this time. She said that it felt odd to do this during such a chaotic event. Despite how it felt it was still a task that was requested of her and one that was very much needed to promote her career path.

A Call for Kindness

Though all is going well her post to viewers requested them to be kind as many other actors and everyday people lost homes and had no idea when they would return home if that was ever a possibility. This understanding of human compassion gives a different perspective to an actor with all of their fame and fortune it can still feel like any other persons life even with everything to that is different about it.

Other Reality Stars Affected by Fires

Besides Stause other reality stars were forced to leave their homes due to the impact the wildfires had and many had different situations that they were attempting to balance at the time. From Bachelor Nation to Dancing With The Stars various people are now having to deal with their lives being uprooted.

After Effects From Evacuations

Even those who have been allowed to return are still very much having to process what has taken place and a variety of factors still remain uncertain. All of this also has led to show other sides of the lives that are viewed on television with an honest and vulnerable portrayal.

Long-Term Impacts of Disruption

These different perspectives to viewers has created some space to understand more than just their personalities but the full scope of their human elements and the issues many often do not have access to.

Key Takeaways

  • Chrishell Stause had a surprising reaction while needing to evacuate her house and spoke out about how this has made an impact.
  • She relied on her partner, G Flip, as she struggled to manage her emotions during the time as well as during her everyday duties.
  • This event resurfaced her childhood trauma during the wildfires that made her see her personal resilience as well as areas she still may be lacking.
  • She promoted "The Traitors" show after a stressful few days for her as well as many others around California.
  • She continues to be a part of the discussion of these life changing moments while still holding true to her own sense of duty.

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