Hayden Panettiere is finally moving on from her tumultuous relationship with Brian Hickerson.
Multiple sources have confirmed the 30-year-old actress and her boyfriend of two years have officially called it quits, claiming the Heroes alum is doing so much better these days without him, and we’re certainly glad to hear it!
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As we’ve reported, Hickerson was previously arrested for felony domestic violence following an alleged drunken argument with Panettiere in May 2019 and booked again for the same charges earlier this year in February after allegedly punching her in the face. Hayden’s family, friends, and loved ones tried to intervene several times between those occasions to get her to leave him, but for whatever reason, she is now (thankfully) ready to let the toxic relationship go.
An insider told Us Weekly how Hayden is focused on her own personal healing moving forward:
“She’s in a good place right now. She’s on the path to recovery.”
The source also noted the couple made a clean break from each other and many are hoping it’s a permanent one:
“She and Brian haven’t had contact. He’s moved back to his hometown in South Carolina, and friends are praying this is the end of her journey with him.”
Fingers crossed!
It can be really difficult to leave an abusive relationship for good, but according to that confidant, the former Nashville star is “trying to move past the pain and focus on her future.” Adding to that sentiment, a second source revealed the momma of one “has done a 180-degree turn since her terrible ordeal with Brian.” They explained:
“She’s moving ahead with her life and getting back into working in Hollywood and being creative again. It’s all very therapeutic for her.”
ICYMI, she also rejoined Instagram this month and after being off the grid for so long, any sort of social media presence and willingness to connect with others is a really good sign at this point.
The source assured Panettiere is “calmer and more relaxed,” and we’d love nothing more for things to remain that way. While we admire her willingness to try and jump back into acting and being creative, actual therapy might also be a good idea, too, in order to fully process the trauma she’s been through.
Sending her lots of love and strength for this healthy new chapter of life!
[Image via WENN & Brian Hickerson/Instagram]
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