Abigail Breslin talks about her past abusive relationship. Image Source: LA Times
TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!
Abigail Breslin talks about her past abusive relationships.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Abigail Breslin took to her social media to share her experience with domestic violence and hopes that those who have experienced something similar will feel less alone after reading her post.
Abigail wrote that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and she'd like to share a bit about her experience. She posted a carousel of text posts with a big TRIGGER WARNING for the readers. She wrote that she had been in a very abusive relationship for nearly two years and that, while it started perfectly and she was so in love, her abusive partner took full advantage of her innocence and naveté and their relationship and thereafter became violent. She did not mention the name of the person who was abusing her at the time.
The actress went on to say that she was beaten regularly, locked in rooms, and pressured to pretend that everything was fine and normal while sustaining serious injuries that most people didn't notice. Abigail explained that she'd use concealer and cake on the foundation to conceal the injuries and bruises because she still cared about the person. Abigail goes on to say that the physical injuries were accompanied by a barrage of shaming, stigmatizing, and harsh verbal harassment, and she felt unworthy of anyone's love.
Abigail Breslin went on to say that she felt ugly and despised, that she deserved less than dirt, and that she was certain there was something fundamentally wrong with her, leading her to believe she was a bitch, an issue, stupid, totally worthless, irrational, overly sensitive, ridiculous, and unworthy of love person. The actress went on to say that she is grateful to her family and friends for help in getting her out of such a bad situation and that she will be eternally grateful to those closest to her for not only helping her but believing in her.
Abigail stated that she is now in a wonderful, healthy relationship with her fiancé that is happy and amazing and that her C-PTSD is much better than it was in the first two to three years after her abusive relationship. The actress admitted that she still has occasions and nightmares. Certain things continue to irritate her, and she is still healing. She stated in her posts that the repercussions of abuse are a complex and individual experience, and she hopes that sharing a bit more about her story helps someone feel less alone.
Abigail said that if someone is dealing with or is in an abusive relationship currently, they can get out of it. She also mentioned that she understands that it seems impossible and terrifying, but they have survived so much and they can survive leaving if they have the right tools and support.
Abigail Breslin revealed in February of this year that she is engaged to Ira Kunyansky. The couple has been together since 2017 when Abigail started sharing pictures of him on her social media and started posting pictures along with calling him by stating "babekin".
Abigail Breslin also shared her personal experience with sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2017. She posted a photo of a passage titled "consent II" on her social media, which read that people are not obligated to have sex with someone they are in a relationship with. Marriage is not consent, and dating is not consent. The actress wrote in the caption that she knew her assailant.
After she posted about her abusive relationship, fans and supporters were quick to extend a message of support for the actress. Some of them even shared their own experiences with abuse and Abigail Breslin responded in the comments section to several fans, thanking them for sharing their own stories and offering her support in return.
Several celebrities, including former "Revenge" star Emily VanCamp, expressed their support for Breslin in the comments, writing, "Sending you all the love in the world you brave, gorgeous woman!! Many hugs."
If you are a victim of domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and private. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in over 170 languages.
