Abigail Breslin talks surviving ‘very abusive’ past relationship

Abigail Breslin is a survivor — and sharing her story to help others in abusive relationships.

The Oscar-nominated “Little Miss Sunshine” star, 26, took to Instagram Friday to speak out amid Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“As a DV survivor I felt compelled to write a little bit about my story,” began Breslin, who also posted a trigger warning at the start of the post. “I was in a very abusive relationship for close to 2 years. 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.”

The levels of abuse Breslin said she suffered included being “beaten on a regular basis” and being “locked into rooms and forced to pretend everything was ok and normal.”

Breslin noted that in addition to the physical abuse — which she says she successfully hid with makeup “because in some way, I still cared for this person” — her partner, who she did not identify, hurled “a plethora of put downs, shaming and harsh verbal abuse” at her.

“I felt so unworthy of anyones [sic] love. I felt ugly and hated. I felt like I deserved less than dirt,” said Breslin. “I was certain, there must be something inherently WRONG with ME. That I was a b---h, a problem, stupid, useless, ridiculous, overly sensitive, unreasonable and unlovable.”

The years spent in that relationship were “the loneliest I have ever felt,” said Breslin, who credited her loved ones with helping her to find a way out.

“I will forever be indebted to those closest to me for them not only assisting me but, BELIEVING me,” said Breslin. “I now am in a wonderful, healthy, happy and amazing relationship with my fiancé. My C-PTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) is much better than it was in the first 2-3 years after my abusive relationship, but, I still have moments.”

The native New Yorker, who in February announced her engagement to her boyfriend of five years, Ira Kunyansky, said that she still occasionally struggles with nightmares and can be prone to triggers, as she’s “still healing.”

“I hope sharing a bit more about my story at least helps some people feel a little bit less alone,” said Breslin. “If you are in an abusive relationship currently, you CAN get out of it. 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.”

Breslin encouraged those dealing with domestic abuse, or those who know someone in such a situation, to contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (NCADV) 24-hour helpline at 1-800-799-7233.