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CELEB TEEN LOVE GONE BAD

By: Audreyanna Garrett, Published Author & Features Editor

The media has not ceased to cover the every popular tragic ending of the two year relationship between female teen idol Rhianna and Chris Brown.

What was thought to be innocent teen love was halted due to domestic violence. What was a very common argument amongst relationships lead to a brutal fight.

Many speculated whether Rhianna provoked Chris Brown; this rumor was laid to rest during her special on 20/20.

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The fact that was never ignored nor denied was that Rhianna and Chris both grew up in homes where the witness domestic violence. I am sure Rhianna vowed that she would never marry a man like father and Chris did not wish to model his father’s actions toward his mother. The two fell victim to a situation that they both grew up in. It would be wrong to say either was entirely at fault for the situation. Although American morals would acclaim that Chris was extremely at fault because a man should never raise his hand to a woman; you have to question why Rhianna would allow her self to remain in a situation that unhealthy. She confirmed that the abuse exceeded 7 times and on average it takes battered women to endure at least 6 encounters of abuse before they leave.

TCM Readers, please be advised that love is not abuse. Love is not controlling. Recognize the signs and get out while there is time. Abuse is not one sided. We get easily wrapped up in the generalized perception of abuse as it is mainly targeted to women or only crucial when it happens to a woman; that is not true. Domestic violence is equally as awful whether it comes from a women or a man.

TCM Readers, please do NOT be scared to tell your story.

For more information on how to look for signs of abusive partners please visit http://www.drdaveanddee.com/ab.html.

For verification of information or to view all videos in their entirety please visit www.abcnews.go.com/2020.

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