Jennette McCurdy reads a troubling email from her abusive late mom

The former Nickelodeon star discusses her complex relationship with her late mother Debra in EW's first look at the episode.

Jennette McCurdy says it's all part of the healing process.

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When Red Table Talk resumes on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the former Nickelodeon star will be the show's first opening guest.

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