Kim Kardashian: Show Compassion and Empathy to Husband Kanye West

NEW YORK, KOMPAS.com - Kim Kardashian asked the public to show compassion and empathy to her husband Kanye West who suffers from bipolar disorder.

Kanye West’s flurry of tweets left the public and some fans baffled.

He ranted against a historical figure, Harriet Tubman, and even discussed abortion on Sunday during a kickoff event for his presidential campaign.

Kanye West’s tweets have earned him backlash this week.

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The reality television show star posted a lengthy message on her Instagram Live feed about the situation involving her husband.

She explained that life has been complicated for the Kardashian clan and Kanye West. 

“As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health," she wrote.

“I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions. He is a brilliant but complicated person who on top of the pressures of being an artist and a black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother, and has to deal with the pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bipolar disorder," Kardashian West continued. “Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions."

On Tuesday, in a series of since-deleted Twitter posts, West wrote that he’s been considering divorcing his wife. In another post, he called out Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner.

On Monday, he claimed his wife tried to lock him up.

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And on Sunday at his political rally, the 21-time Grammy winner became tearful while talking about his mother, who died following plastic surgery complications in 2007.

West and Kardashian West were married in 2014. They have four children.

Kardashian West thanked fans and friends for expressing concern about West.

“We as a society talk about giving grace to the issue of mental health as a whole, however, we should also give it to the individuals who are living with it in times when they need it the most. I kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this," she wrote. “Thank you for those who have expressed concern for Kanye’s well-being and for your understanding." 

(Writer: AP) 

Source: https://apnews.com/159d02a7f8b70ba329db2dbd32a20e6e