Hollywood star Abigail Breslin recently opened up about an abusive relationship that she endured for nearly two years, providing horrifying details from that experience.
The 26-year-old actress recently shared her story in an Instagram post, noting that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and that she hoped to help others that might be experiencing a similar situation “stop the violence.”
In the post, Breslin wrote that she was a “DV survivor” and “felt compelled to write a little about my story.”
“I was in a very abusive relationship for close to two years,” Breslin wrote. “It all started out perfectly, I was so in love. Unfortunately, my abuser took advantage of my innocence and naïveté and the relationship subsequently became violent.
“I was beaten on a regular basis, locked into rooms and raced to pretend everything was ok and normal while dealing with intense injuries…injuries most people didn’t even see. I would use concealer and caked on foundation to hide any and all bruises, because in some way, I still cared for this person,” she added. “The physical injuries were also accompanied by a plethora of put downs, shaming and harsh verbal abuse.”
“I felt so unworthy of anyones love,” the actress continued. “I felt ugly and hated. I felt like I deserved less than dirt. I was certain, there must be something inherently WRONG with ME.”
The “Zombieland” star said she turned inward blaming herself, thinking she was the problem during what she described as the loneliest “I have ever felt.” She credited her family and friends with playing “an instrumental and invaluable role” in helping her escape that “horrible situation.”
“I will forever be indebted to those closest to me for them not only assisting me but, BELIEVING me,” she wrote.
Breslin concluded her post by sharing that she’s now in a “wonderful, healthy, happy and amazing relationship” with her fiancé as she expressed support for those who are struggling right now to get out and feel “less alone.”
“If you are in an abusive relationship currently, you CAN get out of it,” Breslin wrote. “I know it seems impossible and terrifying. But you have survived so much and you CAN survive leaving if you have the right tools and support.”
