Julianne Hough has revealed that her ex-husband, Brooks Laich, played a significant role in helping her heal from childhood trauma during their five-year marriage. On the 'Jamie Kern Lima Show,' Hough discussed how Laich provided a sense of safety and stability, allowing her to reconnect with her inner child. She acknowledged that while she was expanding and evolving personally, Laich was experiencing challenges in his career, leading to the unraveling of their relationship. Hough, who disclosed her experience of sexual abuse at age four, expressed that her marriage gave her the support she needed to start her healing journey. Their separation in 2020 was a mutual decision made with love and respect, but Hough emphasized that the breakup felt like uprooting her established sense of control and security. Ultimately, she views both her marriage and its end as a necessary and positive part of her growth process.