ex boyfriend Christopher Brooks was jailed for 12 months after pinning her to the floor and strangling her. Now, Mia has used her platform to spread more awareness on domestic abuse and the harrowing experience that so many people deal with on a daily basis.
Mia will be releasing her documentary, Domestic Violence & Me: Mia's Story, on MTV on Wednesday evening (October 13) - and she's recognised that the filming process has helped her tremendously.
Speaking to Daily Star, Mia explained that she spoke to various people while filming, including survivors - and former abusers.
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