Sarah Hyland recently accepted the inaugural Variety Power of Women Courage Award with her co-star, Julie Bowen, by her side.

October 28, 2024- Actress Sarah Hyland recently delivered an emotional speech about her experience with domestic violence as she accepted the first-ever Variety Power of Women Courage Award.Sarah Hyland Accepts Courage Award Survivor of Domestic Violence

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On October 24th, Hyland spoke at the annual gala for Variety Power of Women in Los Angeles, California.

@varietymagazineSarah Hyland delivers an emotional speech while accepting the inaugural Variety Courage Award presented by Purina

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“I didn’t think that this would be as emotional. I love you. I also want to thank Variety and Purina for this honor,” Hyland said while tearing up.

“October is domestic violence awareness month, and while it is not the easiest topic to talk about, it is of the utmost important that we do. I have been open about my experiences as a survivor and I want to support others in the way that Julie (Bowen) and all of my close ones have done for me,” Hyland continued.Sarah Hyland Accepts Courage Award Survivor of Domestic Violence

“Accepting this award for courage has made me think a lot about what that word means to me. It takes courage to wake up every morning and face the world knowing that people may have no idea what you are going through,” Hyland said.

“It is all too easy to feel isolated and misunderstood no matter how strong you are. There was a time there was a time where the only being that I could trust with my true feelings and felt the safest with was with my dog, Barkley,” Hyland continued.Sarah Hyland Accepts Courage Award Survivor of Domestic Violence

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“He got me through the worst years of my life, and I know I wouldn’t have been able to make it out without him. That is why I’m so grateful for Purina and their foundation,” Hyland said.

Hyland explained that Purina, an American pet care company, created the purple leash project and partnered with Red Rover, which is a non-profit that supports animals and people in crisis.Sarah Hyland Accepts Courage Award Survivor of Domestic Violence

“Together, their helping domestic violence shelters become pet friendly so that domestic abuse survivors don’t have to make an impossible choice between their safety and the safety of their pets,” Hyland continued.

Hyland revealed that nearly half of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pets with them.

Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland

“As domestic violence awareness month comes to a close, please don’t forget what you have learned – survivors deserve more. Thank you for listening and not looking away. Thank you, Zoe Saldana, and thank you TV mom,” Hyland said as she looked at Bowen.Sarah Hyland Accepts Courage Award Survivor of Domestic Violence

Bowen, 54, worked with Hyland as her on-screen mom in the hit sitcom “Modern Family” from 2009 to 2020.

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