Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub has stepped away from the stripper pole. The 48-year-old just signed a three year contract with Scores to make live appearances, as well as appearances on ScoresLive.com (guess she didn't take home the big restaurant challenge prize). However, after fully nude photos of her showed up all over the internet, she walked away from the deal. She says she is now seeking treatment for psychological problems rooted in childhood sexual abuse. And she's seeking that treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, so she must be serious about this because surely getting "treatment" from a reality television doctor isn't a play to get a new reality television contract.
Staub (who was recently spotted making out with Ray J) told People, "I have addictions with love and low self-esteem, and I need help! My low self-esteem derived from childhood sexual abuse has messed with my mind and self-worth... For years I have had the suicide hotline on my cell phone and would like nothing more than to free myself from this constant pressure. Seeing how I have hurt myself and my family this time. I can no longer push it behind me."
While she says her handler "coaxed" her into the Scores deal, she does take partial responsibility for the mistake. Aw, all grown up.
