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Reese Witherspoon Reveals She Had to 'Rewire' Her Brain After Abusive Ex 'Diminished' Her Spirit

Reese Witherspoon described enduring lasting insecurity after a youthful abusive relationship, emphasizing years of healing and brain rewiring to regain confidence and identity.

  • Reese Witherspoon, known for her role in The Morning Show, opened up about needing to "rewire" her brain after experiencing a psychologically abusive relationship earlier in her life.
  • She disclosed in a 2018 O Magazine interview that the relationship ended when a boundary was crossed, leading to her decision to part ways due to emotional and verbal abuse.
  • Witherspoon described that her spirit had been diminished as she believed awful things said about her and it took her a long time to rebuild herself into the woman she is today.
  • She stated, “I’m a different person now,” and declared, “Yes, I’m ambitious,” explaining that standing up for herself changed her on a cellular level after the traumatic experience.
  • Her openness about healing highlights the long-lasting impact of abuse and suggests the importance of resilience and self-reclamation in overcoming such relationships.
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Reese Witherspoon on leaving an abusive relationship, how she parents her kids differently

“The Morning Show” star gets candid about how her private life has shaped who she is today.

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The News broke the news in Pakistan on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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