Evan Rachel Wood quits Twitter after sharing full rape ordeal email

The WestWorld actress is taking a break from the social media site after her candid interview 
Logging off: Evan Rachel Wood has quit Twitter after revealing that she's been raped
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Jennifer Ruby30 November 2016
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Evan Rachel Wood has quit Twitter after revealing that she has been raped twice.

The Westworld actress, 29, who spoke candidly about her sexual assault for the first time in a new interview, has decided to ‘take a break’ from the social media site.

Days after her revelation was published in Rolling Stone, Wood tweeted: “Will be taking a break from social media for the time being.

“Thank you for all your support and courageous stories. You are not alone. Xo.”

Before logging off of the site, Wood decided to post her full email to the magazine, detailing the abuse she suffered.

“Yes. I have been raped. By a significant other while we were together, and on a separate occasion, by the owner of a bar,” she wrote.

“The first time I was unsure that if it was done by a partner it was still in fact rape, until too lat. Also who would believe me.

“And the second time, I thought it was my fault and that I should have fought back more, but I was scared.”

The actress continued: “This was many many years ago and I of course know now noether one was my fault and neither one was ok.

“This was all before I tried to commit suicide and I am sure was one of the many factors there you have it.”

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