Months after her physically abusive relationship with Chris Brown came into the public eye, Rihanna is ready to react and offer her advice to girls (and boys, for that matter) who may be in a similar situation. The singer gave a tearful interview to ABC's Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America this morning. You can see video snippets of the first part of interview here, which will be continued tomorrow.

When asked why she was ashamed to admit the abuse, Rihanna explained, “I fell in love with that person; that’s embarrassing,” she said. “So far in love, so unconditional that I went back.”

Rihanna emotionally explained the turning point for her was when she realized that girls were carefully watching her reactions, ready to mirror them and continue tolerating abuse from their own partners.

“When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result into some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part,” she told ABC’s Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America” this morning in the first part of an exclusive interview. “I couldn’t be held responsible for telling them, ‘Go back.’ Even if Chris never hit me again, who’s to say that their boyfriend won’t? Who’s to say they won’t kill these girls?”

This interview is definitely one worth watching. Countless women (and men) suffer from domestic abuse, so it is extremely important that someone with as much influence as Rihanna speak out and help spread awareness and instill courage and hope in victims.

Rihanna also appears on the cover of this month's Glamour, in which she talks more about her abusive relationship with Chris, who received 180 days of community service for his attack on Rihanna after pleading 'not guilty.'

If you're in an abusive relationship, there is a way out. Please seek help at loveisrespect.org.

via LA Times