Jessica Simpson Reveals Alcohol and <br />Pill Addiction in New Memoir Simpson details her journey in her upcoming memoir, 'Open Book.' She shared an excerpt with 'PEOPLE.' She also revealed that she was <br />sexually abused at the age of six. Jessica Simpson, <br />via 'PEOPLE' She informed her parents while taking <br />a trip in a car six years later. According to Simpson, her mother said, "I told you something was happening." Jessica Simpson, <br />via 'PEOPLE' Simpson revealed that she began self-medicating <br />with alcohol and pills and hit rock bottom after <br />hosting a Halloween party in 2017. Jessica Simpson, <br />via 'PEOPLE' Jessica Simpson, <br />via 'PEOPLE' 'Open Book' is set to be released <br />on February 4.