Kim Kardashian is talking about husband Kanye WestThe health of
the keeping up with the Kardashians Star released a statement on social media on Wednesday, July 22, after another series of tweets from the Grammy winner. “As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar [sic] disorder. “Whoever has this or has a loved one in their life who knows, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand,” Kim began. “I have never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children’s and Kanye’s privacy rights when it comes to their health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health “.
The mother of four continued: “Those who understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor. People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can judge and not understand that the individual himself has to participate in the process of getting help no matter how much family and friends try. “
Kim wrote that she “understands” that her husband is “subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions can sometimes cause strong opinions and emotions.” However, he noted, “He is a brilliant but complicated person who, in addition to the pressures of being an artist and a black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother, has to deal with the pressure and isolation that increases his bipolar disorder. Those who are close to Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes they don’t align with his intentions. “
