Unveiling the misconceptions, a look at Rihanna

I am dumbfounded by the impression that has been embedded in people’s minds regarding Rihanna, the consensus appears to be that she is using her experience as a ‘marketing tool to sell records’. She has been criticised for ‘remaining silent’ and last and most disturbing are comments that state that Rihanna herself ‘asked for it’ or ‘provoked it’ or ‘brought it on herself’.

No one wants to be, or asks to be, physically and emotionally abused, it is the most humiliating experience imaginable and for many, living inside of an abusive relationship is a form of incarceration, it was for me. And to add insult to injury Rihanna is a celebrity which means the whole world is casting their opinion out loud about her personal and excruciating relationship.

Anyone who has taken the time to educate themselves on the subject of domestic violence would understand that we must unveil all the misconceptions the first of which is to stop blaming the victim.