“I used Restorative Justice to facilitate healing, accountability and growth with the other person,” the Pride & Prejudice actress continued. “It’s been a tough process, but one that I believe has really helped me get through some of the hardest parts of grief.”
She also detailed her healing process in another reply on Instagram, noting that she “does a lot of research online” and would one day “try to write down the process I used” when she’s ready.
“What got me there was the feeling of not being held by ‘outing’ someone with the traditional break-up culture that was being created,” she said. “I also don’t fully understand how the criminal justice system could fully repair my healing, although I believe it can help in many ways. All of this led me to use Restorative Justice, basically a damage repair system, to speak to the other party involved and request my healing journey and really just be heard.”
Jena noted that the method “wasn’t perfect” and that she “could have used the help of the many teachers out there who practice restorative justice in mediation settings,” Jena recalled feeling like she “had to do it alone.” “.
In another comment, which read, “Fellow survivor here who loves you,” Jena sent back a heartfelt message.
“I love you,” she wrote. “I’m happy to call you sister.”