Mega star Nicki Minaj has urged fans seek help around relationship 'flags' after revealing her own experiences of being abused by a former partner.
The singer revealed she felt constantly afraid in the relationship.
"I remember being so afraid to speak cuz I never knew when that person would be in a particular mood and I could maybe say one wrong thing that would get me hit," she said. "So the diff you see in me now is that feeling when a woman feels lifted up, safe, appreciated & unconditionally loved."
She urged fans not to cast judgement on those experiencing domestic abuse but rather offer support and understanding to women who find it difficult to leave a violent relationship.
"When u see a woman in a toxic relationship, rather than laugh & say mean things, try to offer sound advice from your heart & root for her to learn her worth. We’ve all been there," she tweeted.
"We are merely human. It’s not easy to leave. Especially in the world of IG where all ppl want to do is post-relationship goal pics for clout & attention. A man should make you feel safe, not afraid."
Minaj said her own experiences growing up made her think domestic violence was 'normal' and had conditioned her to believe 'love had to hurt'.
"I saw my parents fight & argue non stop & never divorce, so I thought this was normal behaviour.
"I rlly used to think love had to hurt. So I could never look down on anyone else," she said.
The singer ended the her Twitter thread urging fans to 'lift' others and offering advice on unacceptable behaviour from a partner.
"But I first had to learn how to love MYSELF," she added. "If you wouldn’t let a man treat your mother, your sister or best friend like that b/c you LOVE them, then you wouldn’t let a man treat YOU like that b/c you love YOU. This isn’t about judging. We judge too much. Lift them up."
