Alexandria "Lexi" Jones, daughter of David Bowie and Iman, revealed that at 14 she was taken from her home and placed in "troubled teen" treatment centres. Struggling with depression, an eating disorder, and substance abuse after her father's cancer diagnosis, Lexi was sent first to a wilderness therapy programme for 91 days, then to a residential treatment centre in Utah for 13 months. Her account details strip searches, strict regimes, and loss of basic comforts. Lexi missed her father’s final days while in treatment, but later clarified she doesn’t blame her parents, recognising their intent to help. After returning home, she struggled to adjust and was sent away again, feeling repeatedly misunderstood and reshaped by the system. Lexi describes the long-term psychological effects of these experiences, including hypervigilance and confusion about relationships and identity. Despite the trauma, she acknowledges that these ordeals made her introspective and emotionally intelligent. Lexi now seeks to raise awareness about the "troubled teen industry" and its impact, emphasising her journey is not just about trauma but also about resilience, self-discovery, and finding strength through adversity.