Reese Witherspoon Speaks Candidly About Mental Toll Of Abusive Relationship

Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon has reflected on the impact a past abusive relationship had on her in her younger years.The Oscar winner recently made an appearance on the New York Times’ podcast The Interview, where she spoke about how one of her earlier relationships left her feeling like she needed to “rewire” her brain once she got out of it.“I wasn’t emotionally mature when I was young, and you get into relationships that don’t work for you and sometimes you don’t even see the dynamics that are happening,” Reese explained.“When I got out of that, it took me a while to reconstitute myself. My spirit had been diminished because I thought all those awful things that person said about me were true. I had to rewire my brain.”The star of The Morning Show added: “I was really insecure [...] I’ve talked to a lot of people who’ve been in abusive relationships, and they can’t see it. You know? And I couldn’t see it.“It took me a long time to be this woman that I am now.”Back in 2018, Reese spoke candidly with US broadcaster Oprah Winfrey about the “psychological” and “verbal” abuse from an ex she endured when she was “really young”.Looking back to the moment she knew she had to leave the relationship in question, Reese recalled: “I drew a line in the sand, and it got crossed, and my brain just switched. I couldn’t go any further. I was really young, and it was profound.“It changed who I was on a cellular level, the fact that I stood up for myself. It’s part of the reason I can stand up and say, ‘Yes, I’m ambitious.’ Because someone tried to take that from me.”Reese has been an advocate in speaking out against domestic abuse throughout her time in the spotlight, even campaigning about the matter in UK parliament back in 2009.Help and support:If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you are not in immediate danger, you can contact:The Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run by Refuge: 0808 2000 247In Scotland, contact Scotland’s 24 hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234In Northern Ireland, contact the 24 hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline: 0808 802 1414In Wales, contact the 24 hour Life Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800.National LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327Respect helpline (for anyone worried about their own behaviour): 0808 802 0321READ MORE:Jennifer Aniston Can't Hide Her Shock After Learning Reese Witherspoon's Real NameReese Witherspoon Spills On Getting 'Ego Check' From Director: 'You're Totally Wrong For This Part'Reese Witherspoon Says This Awkward Speech Ended Her Friendship With A Major British Star

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