Actress Abigail Breslin on ‘very abusive’ past relationship: 'I felt ugly and hated'

The levels of abuse the actress says she suffered included being 'beaten on a regular basis' and being 'locked into rooms'. Photo: AP

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 (Oct 14) to speak out amid Domestic Violence Awareness Month.