Sarah Hyland rarely comments on previous abusive relationship: “The post-traumatic stress disorder remains”

Sarah Hyland has spoken openly about developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of an abusive relationship in the past.

The Modern family Star, 33, spoke to diversity about the ongoing feelings of self-guilt she feels due to her relationship more than 10 years ago.

In the interview published Oct. 24, Hyland explained how post-traumatic stress disorder “stays in this abused place of your soul where you think all the time it's your fault and you could have done better, you could have gotten out sooner, you could have,” it told people.

“It's almost like you don't want to talk about it anymore. They want it done, and it is. I completely understand the dissociation pattern,” she continued.

Hyland went on to describe how she had sometimes felt “triggered” since the abuse – a reminder that she had not yet fully recovered from the trauma she suffered. The actress also said she believes her experience applies to many women who have been in similar relationships.

The former Love Island USA The host said: “I have a lot of guilt myself…until something happens that triggers me and I don't realize that part of me has been healed.

“I don’t know if that part [of] Every woman will ever be completely cured of this. It's something that scars her soul a little bit,” she added, before noting that she's still trying to heal and “treat that scar with love.”

Although Hyland did not identify her former partner, she was granted a restraining order by her ex-boyfriend Geek charm Co-star Matt Prokop in September 2014. The Annie The actor accused Prokop of choking and insulting her during their four-year relationship. Hyland claimed in court documents obtained that she was “in fear” for her life during their time together Us weekly.

In conversation with diversityHyland recalled finding comfort and security in the company of her dog and acknowledged that pets can be used as pawns against some women in abusive relationships.

“I often wouldn’t have gotten through without my dog,” she noted. “But at the same time…animals can be used for manipulation and also as a tactic.

Hyland added: “Their lives are at stake then.” [to] try to hurt someone with an animal.”

Now the actress has used her experience to help build community and provide resources for survivors of abusive relationships through Purina's Purple Leash Program, an organization that works to make more shelter homes pet-friendly so survivors can be with their pets can be together.

In June Julie Bowen – Hyland's Modern family co-star and on-screen mother – recalled “rescuing” the young actor from their toxic relationship during filming ABC sitcom.

“I was a responsible adult who happened to be there at the right time,” Bowen continued The thin confidential for him and her Podcast. “I mean, I'm sure another responsible adult would have done the exact same thing. I just love her.”

The national domestic abuse The helpline offers support for women on 0808 2000 247 or you can visit refuge Website. There is one of our own Advice line for men at 0808 8010 327. In the US, you can call the domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Further international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org.