The myth of the “clean break” One of the most common and also the most damaging misconceptions about domestic violence that is reinforced in media is the idea that abuse ends once the victim leaves.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s dispute stemming from their film “It Ends With Us” has included lawsuits and an all-out public loathing spree, with a trial now set to begin in March 2026.

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel "It Ends With Us" has been making headlines not just for its ...