Rihanna is breaking her silence on the upcoming "Woman of The Year" feature with Glamour magazine. Rihanna is not afraid to speak on the leak of her "bruised photo" and shares some knowledge with other young women.
Rihanna’s message to young women
Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.
Rihanna on the Photo Leak
It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.
Rihanna on her growth
I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.
I'm happy to see her overcome the situation and am excited about her breakthrough.
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