Kristin Chenoweth shares her experience as a survivor of domestic abuse: 'I endured deep wounds'

Kristin Chenoweth was deeply affected by the video showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. In a social media post, Chenoweth shared her personal reaction to the footage.

She expressed that the video had a strong impact on her for certain reasons. Despite the troubling nature of the incident, Chenoweth emphasized the importance of praying for Combs during this challenging time.

Chenoweth responded to a commenter's suggestion to pray for victims instead of abusers by sharing her own experience. She revealed that she had been severely abused several years ago, which led her to seek therapy and prayer for healing. Chenoweth expressed that it took her a long time to understand that she deserved better, as the abuse had deeply affected her both physically and spiritually.

Chenoweth recently shared some information during a discussion that took place after CNN released a video on Friday. The video showed Combs physically attacking his former girlfriend, Ventura, back in 2016.

Combs and Ventura were in an on-and-off relationship from 2007 to 2018. In November, Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against the music producer, which has since been resolved. In the lawsuit, she accused Combs of raping her in 2018 and subjecting her to various forms of abuse throughout their relationship.

Ben Brafman, an attorney for Combs, explained to CNN in a statement in November that settling a lawsuit, especially in 2023, does not mean admitting wrongdoing. He emphasized that Mr. Combs' choice to settle does not change his firm denial of the claims made against him. Despite this, he is pleased that they reached a mutual agreement and wishes Ms. Ventura well.

Following this, Combs publicly apologized for his actions in the surveillance video on Sunday.

Chenoweth found solace in her faith during her journey to healing. "When I finally left, all I could do was pray," she shared about leaving her abusive ex-partner. "I prayed for myself and for him, knowing he had also suffered abuse growing up. That's all I could do."

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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