Abigail Breslin revealed she is a survivor of domestic abuse in an emotional Instagram post Friday, in which she shared her story during October’s domestic abuse awareness month.
“I was in a very abusive relationship for close to 2 years,”The “Little Miss Sunshine” actress Submitted. “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,”Adding that she was “beaten on a regular basis” “locked into rooms”by her abuser.
Despite her “intense injuries,”Breslin stated that she was “forced to pretend everything was ok”Her bruises were often hidden with makeup. However, the abuse did not stop at physical violence. The actress also experienced emotional trauma. “plethora of put-downs, shaming and harsh verbal abuse.”
“I felt so unworthy of anyone’s love,”She 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,”She said that she felt like “a bitch, a problem, stupid, useless, ridiculous, overly sensitive, unreasonable, and unlovable.”
The “Definitely, Maybe”Star also pointed out that the abuse she endured in two years was not her fault. “the loneliest [she] ever felt”As she was leaving, she thanked her family members and friends. “horrible situation.” “I will forever be indebted to those closest to me for them not only assisting me but, BELIEVING me,”She wrote.
Breslin shifted her focus to her fiancé, Ira Kunyansky, and noted the pair has “a wonderful, healthy, happy and amazing relationship.”
“My C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) is much better than it was in the first 2 years after my abusive relationship, but, I still have moments,”She explained that she was still alive, she said. “healing” “occasionally has nightmares, and certain things still do trigger [her].”
“The aftermath of abuse is a complicated and individual experience,”She concluded. “I hope sharing a bit more about my story at least helps some people feel a little bit less alone. If you are in an abusive relationship currently, you CAN get out of it.”
You can read Breslin’s entire Instagram message below.