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Janay Rice broke her silence to defend husband Ray Rice after graphic video surfaced of the now-former Baltimore Ravens player punching and knocking her out in an elevator.
On Instagram, Janay Rice stood by her husband, blaming the media and public opinion for the pain brought to her family.
I woke up this morning feeling like I had a horrible nightmare, feeling like I’m mourning the death of my closest friend. But to have to accept the fact that it’s reality is a nightmare in itself. No one knows the pain that [the] media & unwanted opinions from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret every day is a horrible thing. To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his ass of for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific.
THIS IS OUR LIFE! What don’t you all get. If your intentions were to hurt us, embarrass us, make us feel alone, take all happiness away, you’ve succeeded on so many levels. Just know we will continue to grow & show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you!
Amy Pohl with the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence says the response is not surprising.
“Unfortunately, that response is not uncommon, and it’s really sad,” Pohl said. “In cases of domestic violence, it is a pattern of behavior over time.”
Pohl says warning signs of abuse include a partner being overly jealous, controlling and possessive.
“Domestic violence by definition is a pattern of behavior using a variety of tactics with the purpose of maintaining power and control over your intimate partner,” Pohl explained. “But, they’re not alone. The abuse is absolutely not their fault, and there are resources out there that are available.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
