Malin Anderson has opened up about the abuse says she she suffered while in a relationship with a former partner and its long-lasting effects.
The former Love Island star, 27, revealed that she now suffers sleepless nights due to the post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) she deals with following the abuse.
During their relationship Malin says she was beaten, mentally abused and manipulated and her ex would say things about her late daughter and mother.
Candid: Malin Anderson has opened up about the abuse says she she suffered while in a relationship with a former partner and its long-lasting effects (pictured an image Malin has shared to Instagram while detailing the abuse)
She has never identified the ex, but it has been reported he denies her claims
Describing her ordeal to the Sun, Malin said: ‘You just feel helplessness, hopelessness, sadness, depression, anxiety. The emotional abuse stays with you a lot longer than the physical. It takes a long, long time to heal.’
Malin has spoken out in the hope of raising awareness of domestic abuse as calls to helplines surge during lockdown. It was revealed last month that 14 children and two children were killed during the first three weeks of lockdown.
She said: ‘It’s horrible because it’s almost like you’re in a prison. I presume that being in lockdown adds to it, because you feel like there’s no escape.’
‘Still a bit raw for me’: In October, Malin first lifted the lid on her devastating former relationship and shared images of her bruised and battered frame (pictured) – however she has never named which ex committed the abuse
Malin lost her baby daughter Consy four weeks after she was born seven weeks premature, just a year after her mother Consy-Gloria died of stomach cancer.
The reality personality says her abuser would even say things about them to her following her tragic loss, as he aimed to get to her ‘where it hurt’.
She explained: ‘You don’t have any worth, you doubt yourself, you second-guess everything, you become apologetic and confused. You almost feel like you’re losing your mind’
Malin said that in the early days of their relationship he would lavish her with gifts and compliments, but his personality soon switched and he would throw things that were in his hands, such as a bottle of water, out of anger.
Struggles: The former Love Island star, 27, revealed that she now suffers sleepless nights due to the post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) she deals with following the abuse
Love: Malin said that during their relationship she was beaten and mentally abused, where her ex would say things about her late daughter and mother (pictured)
However she added that she would end up feeling sorry for him after he began crying and apologising for his actions.
Following the experience, Malin suffers from PTSD and has to install CCTV and motion sensors in her home in order to be able to sleep at night.
The star uses her social media platform to talk about her experience, and first spoke out about the abuse during a heartbreaking post last year.
Malin posted a picture of her badly bruised arm on her Instagram page to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month last October.
She took to Instagram with the harrowing snap in which she admitted that her experience with domestic violence was ‘still a bit raw for her.’
Malin went on to list a number of traits and warning signs for her followers.
Malin added a lengthy caption: ‘⚠️ *TRIGGER WARNING* ⚠️ So I wanted to share this post with you all as it’s NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. It’s all a bit raw for me but I wanted to raise awareness for domestic abuse.
Shock: Malin has spoken out in the hope of raising awareness of domestic abuse as calls to helplines surge during lockdown
‘I just want to post traits and warning signs so you can recognise them before it’s too late. I will open up fully and share my story once I come to terms with it all and I hope you understand.
‘Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes; it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation.
‘It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use of the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.
She said: ‘It’s horrible because it’s almost like you’re in a prison. I presume that being in lockdown adds to it, because you feel like there’s no escape’
Long-lasting effects: Following the experience, Malin suffers from PTSD and has to install CCTV and motion sensors in her home in order to be able to sleep at night
Traits of a narcissist: Grandiosity, Lack of empathy, Emotionless, Self perception of being unique, Needing continual admiration, Sense of entitlement, Exploitative of others, Envious of others, Pompous and arrogant demeanour.
‘Very good at acting. Now I will write about FEELINGS when involved in a narcassistic relationship – Feeling not good enough / lack of worth, Self-doubt and second guessing, Chronically apologetic – Confusion and as though you are losing your mind.
‘Helplessness and hopelessness – Sadness and depression – Feelings of anxiousness, shame, worry, – Unsettled, Mental and emotional exhaustion.’
For confidential help and support domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
‘Will open up fully once I come to terms with it’: The former Love Island star admitted that her experience with domestic violence was ‘still a bit raw for her