James Lock supports ex Yazmin Oukhellou after she says she was a victim of domestic abuse
16.03.2022 - 14:55
/ ok.co.uk
James Lock has sent a message of support to his ex girlfriend Yazmin Oukhellou after the TOWIE star opened up about being a victim of domestic abuse in the past. James, 35, took to Instagram to comment on Yazmin's post, in which she opened up about her experience. He wrote: "Proud of you," and added a hands up and heart emoji.
Yazmin, 27, first went public with James back in 2017, a year after he'd split from Danielle Armstrong. However, the couple called it quits in 2021. Nevertheless, James has clearly remained supportive of his ex, choosing to publicly show his pride as Yaz opened up about her experiences.The star shared her story on her Instagram this week with an honest video in which she discussed domestic abuse.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. Alongside the video, Yasmin wrote: "I have been a victim of domestic abuse.
Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I haven’t been ready to speak about it until now but I feel that what has happened to me, as hard as this is to say, it’s like this has happened for a reason. "So that I can now use my platform for good and help as many of you as I can going through the same as what I did.
I was left battered, bruised, fearing for my life on so many occasions and even contemplating ending my own life where I felt so worthless and I just couldn’t see a way out." Yazmin continued: "I was blackmailed with private photos, beaten up, belittled, made to feel crazy, cheated on and isolated from my family and friends. I now look back and cannot believe how I stayed for so long and how I allowed myself to be treated so terribly. "Now I am out of it and can see
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