Christine Chenoweth reveals that she is a domestic violence survivor in a moving post
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Actress and singer Christine Chenoweth is open about painful and traumatic experiences from her past.
On Saturday, 5/18, the Broadway star revealed in a post shared by X, formerly known as Twitter, that she is a domestic violence survivor.
"We didn't want to come out with it, but here we go," she wrote. "A few years ago, I was severely abused. It took me therapy and prayer to understand I deserve better. I was deeply hurt physically and mentally. The only thing I knew I would do when I went outside was to pray. Pray for yourself.
The post was shared after Chenoweth commented on a disturbing video that recently surfaced in which Sean "Diddy" Combs physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra "Kathy" Ventura, 2016.
The hotel surveillance video was first published by CNN and shows comb hitting, grabbing, pushing, dragging and kicking his then-girlfriend.
Venture filed a lawsuit against Combs on May 11, CNN reported, but has since been resolved out of court. Combs initially denied Ventura's allegations of physical assault, but in the wake of the video, he issued an apology posted on Instagram.
"My actions in that video are unforgivable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video," he said. "When I did it, I was disgusted. I'm fed up now. I went and I asked for professional help. I went to therapy, I went to rehab.
"I had to ask God for His mercy and grace," the statement continued. "I'm sorry. But I promise to be a better person every day. I am not asking for forgiveness. Really Sorry
In her initial response to the disturbing video, Chenoweth said she had "her" reasons for the Sean Combs video "bothering her so much."
"The main thing I need to do is pray for him," she posted on X. "For real."
It was after Chenoweth revealed her own experience as a victim and survivor of domestic violence that she received several minor pushbacks because of her feelings,
she continued to say that period was "the lowest thing in my life and she still hasn't "forgiven" and that "God has given me through that part." It's a great way to help people with their mental health problems.
"You didn't owe anyone an explanation, but being brave, open and honest put us in," one fan wrote online, "I'm sorry for what happened to you and I'm grateful for your vulnerability." Send love and hugs.
"Maybe it helped someone," Chenoweth replied.
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