Who is Ben Smith? 'Bachelorette' contestant talks his recent suicide attempts

Season 16 of Bachelorette is in full swing. When Tayshia took Clare’s place as Bachelorette this season, a set of new contestants arrived on show. Montel, ah, Peter, and Spencer were new contestants this season, while a lot of suitors from Clare’s season decided to stay back and get to kw Tayshia. 29-year-old Ben Smith was one of Clare’s suitors who stayed back for Tayshia and pair hit it off in recent episodes. Re on to find out, "Who is Ben Smith?”

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Who is Ben Smith?

According to his ABC bio, after gruating from prestigious military acemy West Point, Ben served in Army and became a Ranger. However, he h to quit  military in 2018 after breaking his back. However, Ben’s interest in health and nutrition took him to Venice Beach, California. ex-Army Ranger does t reveal about his personal life on social media, but he constantly shares pictures that reflect his love for dogs. Ben Smith's Instagram handle reveals that Smith is a coach at Deuce Gym, and is also a nutritional coach. He has a dedicated profile on gym's YouTube p in which he talks about his background.

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Ben opens up about his battle with bulimia

During one of show’s recent episodes, 29-year-old opened up about his battle with Bulimia, an eating disorder which can potentially be life-threatening. A report in mayoclinic.org reveals that people with bulimia may secretly binge large amounts of food with a loss of control over eating. y n purge, trying to get rid of extra calories in an unhealthy way.

Opening up about his struggle with disorder, Ben said that reason he is into fitness and nutrition is that he h suffered from an eating disorder for 15 years. moment when Ben opened about his struggles with bulimia was groundbreaking for franchise, much like when ams and Ivan Hall spoke openly about Black Lives Matter. Smith talking frankly and candidly about having an eating disorder could help de-stigmatize eating disorders in men.

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During one of recent challenges on show, where contestants h to create artwork that could help Tayshia understand ir personalities better and take walls down. Ben stepped out bare in front of Tayshia and all or suitors. Ben loses white robe and says, “this is me letting my guards down literally and figuratively.” 

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Ben opens up about his recent failed suicide attempts to Tayshia ams

In December 8 episode of show, during a one on one date, Ben also opened up about a time when he went through extreme anxiety and depression. He revealed that in 2018 he h left military, and also came out of a serious relationship. ex-Army ranger revealed that he's back from broken. Ben said, “I was only 26 years old and couldn’t climb a flight of stairs. I was also living in a city that was too expensive for me.” 

Ben n revealed that he h two failed suicide attempts, one of m being in 2018 and latest one was in 2019. He claimed that throughout all tough times, his sister stood by him and also saved his life. He n laughed as he realized how 'insane' it was that he'd just told Tayshia about his past, but ackwledged that he felt 'okay' about it after all.

Tayshia calmly responded to Ben saying, 'I see you, and I hear you'.’ And that's all I've been wanting. I have been wanting you to open up to me.''I don't wanna cry, but thank you,' her suitor said, as she gave him a date rose. After heartfelt dinner, Tayshia enjoyed a private concert by am Hambrick, who performed his song Between Me And End Of World for m.

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