Syd Hartha, Barbara Ruaro battered women

Singer Syd Hartha and indie actress Barbara Ruaro revealed in Instagram posts Thursday that they are victims of physical violence.

“Hindi lang isang beses na sinaktan niya ako nang pisikal. tinatama niya ulo ko sa pader; kahit sa harap ng kaibigan ko o kapag nakatalikod nanay ko,” Hartha’s post read.

“Sa halos isang taong madalas ko siyang nakakausap at nakakasama, nabigyan na ng kasagutan lahat ng bitbit kong katanungan noon. hinding hindi ko makakalimutan iba’t ibang klase ng abuso na dinanas ko sa kanya. kaya pala ako nilalayo ng nanay ko at iba pang mga kamag-anak ko sa kanya. kaya pala,” she continued.

The 17-year-old Hartha ended the post saying she fears her father, the alleged abuser.

“Hanggang ngayon, araw-araw kong bitbit ‘yung takot na baka mangyari ulit ito sa akin o sa kahit sino man. Sana magsilbi itong gabay sa lahat,” Hartha wrote.

Part of Hartha’s post is a screenshot of her conversation with Ruaro, the longtime girlfriend of Eraserheads guitarist Marcos Adoro.

Ruaro also posted a photo of her bruised face with the caption: I will hold my abuser accountable. I will not be silenced.

The text of her post read: “This happened to me yesterday, on top of other cuts, bruises, and almost a year of psychological manipulation. Done by someone I loved and cared for deeply. Domestic violence is not limited in terms of bruises. Psychological, verbal, and sexual abuse are also considered. I experienced all sorts of abuse under the hand of a narcissistic man. The vicious cycle he has created for himself and others should be put to a stop. I will share my story soon.”