Sadly, domestic violence is an epidemic in the United States. Many women find themselves in abusive relationships but fear there is no way out. They often remain with their abuses and continue to suffer. Celebrities are not immune to domestic violence, and Sarah Hyland recently spoke about her relationship, crediting Julie Bowen for helping her escape. Sarah accepted the Courage Award at Variety‘s Power of Women Honors in Los Angeles on October 24. People reported that she was honored for her work in animal welfare and domestic abuse awareness.
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Her Modern Family Co-Star, Julie Bowen, Introduced Sarah Hyland
Sarah began, “I didn’t think that this would be as emotional,” she said with tears in her eyes. “I love you.”
She went on to explain why she decided to speak out. Sarah said, “”October is domestic violence awareness month, and while it is not the easiest topic to talk about, it is of the utmost importance that we do,” Hyland said. “I have been open about my experiences as a survivor, and I want to support others in the way that Julie and all of my close ones have done for me.”
During another emotional moment, Sarah shared her dog helped her through a dark time. “There was a time where the only being that I could trust with my true feelings and felt the safest with was with my dog, Barkley. He got me through the worst years of my life and I know I wouldn’t have been able to make it out without him.”
Julie Bowen commended Sarah Hyland for her bravery and sad, “It took real courage for Sarah to ask for help,” she said. “Courage because getting out of her situation puts Sarah at risk at further physical, psychological, and emotional abuse. And courage because being a beautiful and successful actress brings a spotlight with it. And a spotlight can highlight a glorious, fearless performance and it’s also a spotlight that can open one up to the scrutiny and criticism with anyone with a keyboard.”
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