Abigail Breslin Emotionally Details Domestic Violence in Past Relationship: 'I Was Beaten on a Regular Basis'
etonline.comAbigail Breslin opened up in harrowing detail about a past relationship in which she said she was the victim of physical, mental and verbal abuse.The star took to Instagram on Friday and said she wanted to share her story with October being Domestic Violence Awareness month.
The 26-year-old actress posted a series of screen shots in which she said she was in «a very abusive relationship» that lasted close to two years.
But, before posting her personal story, she warned fans with a «massive TRIGGER WARNING.» She then went on to say that the relationship started out «perfectly» and that she was «so in love.» But, unfortunately, Breslin said her abuser «took advantage of my innocence and naïveté and the relationship subsequently became violent.»The actress said she was «beaten on a regular basis, locked into rooms and forced to pretend everything was ok and normal while dealing with intense injuries… injuries most people didn't even see.»Breslin said she hid the injuries with concealer and «caked on foundation to hide any and all bruises, because in some way, I still cared for this person.» The abusive relationship, Breslin said, also turned mentally abusive.
Read more on etonline.com