Kim Kardashian pleads for compassion for Kanye West amid apparent breakdownKim Kardashian has asked
Kim Kardashian pleads for compassion for Kanye West amid apparent breakdownKim Kardashian has asked for “compassion and empathy” for husband Kanye West as he struggles with his mental health.The dignified and very public plea comes after the rapper ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman and discussed abortion during a campaign rally as part of his US presidential bid.It also follows a string of deleted social media posts – on Twitter he said he had been considering divorcing Kim and raised a conspiracy theory that Michael Jackson was murdered – which have raised concerns the star is suffering a bipolar episode.Video: Kanye rants at South Carolina election campaign rally, Source: Guardian News, YouTube“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,” Kardashian said in a statement on Instagram.“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.”Kanye has indicated he plans to run for the White House in November, Credit: Getty via ZimbioKardashian did not directly address West’s plan to run for the White House in the November election, but she did comment on his character and work ethic.“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,“ she wrote."Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times do not align with his intentions,” she added.Kim says she is powerless to stop Kanye during his apparent breakdown, Credit: Getty via ZimbioKardashian, who thanked fans for their support and understanding, admitted she was “powerless” to help West amid his apparent breakdown.West is set to release a new album on Friday, but it remains unclear if the 43-year-old plans to proceed with his bid to become President of the United States.Photo Credit: Getty via Zimbio -- source link
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