Rachel Leviss reveals she feels ‘vindicated’ after James Kennedy’s arrest for domestic violence!

Rachel “Raquel” Léviss talks about her difficult past with her ex-fiancé James Kennedy following his arrest for domestic violence.

THE Vanderpump Rules old, 30 years old, revisited a powerful December 2018 Instagram posted on Wednesday, December 18, reflecting on her experience while dating Kennedy, 32. “I stand by what I wrote here” Rachael ” emphasized alongside the resurfaced post, where she defended herself against criticism for staying with Jacques at the time.

“Being in an abusive relationship is confusing because you believe in your partner’s potential and can’t understand how someone who says they love you is intentionally hurting you,” she wrote.

“Bad times can be few and far between, it’s easy to minimize abuse and want to believe that the person is capable of changing. » Rachael first addressed the issue in 2018, when she was still releasing Jacques.

“Tonight’s episode was very emotional for me. Using the word stupid to describe why I choose to stay with Jacques is completely inappropriate,” she explained at the time. “I grew up not knowing I had a learning disability and it wasn’t until college that I was diagnosed with ADD,” she continued.

“Learning has always been difficult for me, and not passing my ice cream multiplication test was one of the first challenges I faced. However, I am NOT stupid. In fact, at university I discovered the best way to learn and worked very hard towards my degree, graduating with honors. Words like STUPID and DUMB are just as offensive as the word FAT.

Rachael also expressed gratitude to those who supported her during her healing process. “I’ve been through so many emotions this past week,” she shared on Instagram Stories. “I feel happy and vindicated, but also so sad and broken. I don’t want this to be swept under the rug like it used to be. »

She continued: “A lot of my podcast is about my experience with coercive control and gaining the knowledge to overcome it. » Despite the strong emotions, Leviss is determined to focus on the future.

“I want to leave this on a positive note: there is so much to look forward to in the year ahead. I am grateful to all who have extended grace and kind words of encouragement through the difficult times and small victories.

Rachel’s the declarations arrive a few days later Kennedy arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence.

On December 10, the Burbank Police Department was called to Kennedy Los Angeles home “regarding an argument between a man and a woman,” a police spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.

Rachaellawyers, Marc Geragos And Bryan Freedmanalso addressed the incident, stating: “We are aware of James Kennedy recent arrest for domestic violence. This news is unfortunately not surprising. Rachel’s The trial describes, in great detail, Mr. Kennedy long history of erratic and violent behavior and substance abuse.

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