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Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About How Leaving An Abusive Relationship Changed Her

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Reese Witherspoon is sharing how a painful part of her past has empowered her to inspire others. The actress got personal in a new interview with Oprah Winfrey, recalling how she left an abusive relationship when she was younger and ultimately discovered that claiming her independence was "profound" and helped her realize her ambition.

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