You may not be lucky enough to know up-and-coming comic Beth Stelling from her feature film This Isn’t Funny on Netflix or from her appearances on Conan, Chelsea Lately, or @midnight.
But you will after today.
The standup decided to open up about something way more serious in a heartcrushingly honest Instagram post on Monday.
After being “verbally, physically abused and raped” by her boyfriend, Stelling finally worked up the courage to end the relationship.
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Instead of keeping it to herself, explaining away her breakup, or making excuses for her ex, she showed immense strength by going completely public with her experience.
All too often abusers get away with it because of silence and shame.We’re just so appreciative and in awe of Beth right now.
You can see her complete post (below)!
[Image via Instagram.]