You’ve seen Rihanna speaking out this week. DoSomething.org thinks she is super courageous and awesome for telling her story.
1 in 3 teens will be in an abusive relationship. That is NOT ok! Maybe Rihanna speaking out, telling people not to go back to their abusers, will help stop the violence. She could be the role model that ends an epidemic.
So we’re compiling a ginormous thank you to Rihanna. Send a heartfelt note to thankyourihanna@dosomething.org by noon EST on Monday and we will deliver it to her Monday night. Thank her, support her, share your own story, tell her how she helped you, or just plain show her some love.
For real. We wanna have a binder of like 3,000 amazing thank you notes—so that she stays strong and becomes the fierce leader this movement needs.
And to thank YOU, for every heartfelt letter we receive, we’ll send you a free download of Rihanna’s latest single.
DoSomething is paying for this. Rihanna doesn’t even know we are doing it. We simply think she rocks. And if you send her a nice note, we think you rock too.
So send your note to thankyourihanna@dosomething.org by noon EST Monday.
What happened to the "Ask Rihanna" special? She never answered our questions.
Comment by Woahx3 — November 8, 2009 @ 5:08 am
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Comment by mandy — November 8, 2009 @ 5:13 am
@Woahx3 …yeah…i was wondering the same thing a few weeks ago…
..i remember that RD posted once that she read the questions and loved it and she would answer it as soon as possible…maybe she didn't have time yet with this crazy schedule and video shoot,recording,photo shoots,meetings….
..but i think she will answer it…i just don't know when though…lol..
Comment by Lu — November 8, 2009 @ 5:15 am
That is such a nice thing they're doing. I really feel that if Rihanna's interview helped just one girl/guy then she did her job and I think she needs to know supportive people are in her corner.
Comment by Kat — November 8, 2009 @ 5:56 am
I sent a very nice email earlier..My Aunts were abuse and 1 of them is 6ft deep….Thank you Rihanna
Comment by lawgirl — November 8, 2009 @ 6:34 am
@ lawgirl…oh my…i'm so sorry that it happened with your aunts…
Comment by Lu — November 8, 2009 @ 6:38 am
Ok, I sent! :D
Comment by HATER PWNER — November 8, 2009 @ 6:41 am
i sent a letter :) !
Comment by Rehab — November 8, 2009 @ 6:49 am
I sent one. I was short, but it was something. LOVE & RESPECT for RIHANNA!!!
Comment by TK-75523 — November 8, 2009 @ 6:52 am
I've no need to thank her .. except for 'compassionate entertainment' I got from that !! ..
But It's quite a good reason for other victims of DV .. to say thx4help !! ..
I've already written enough to say .. she handled the situation well .. although I don't like the fact she became a public figure stuck in a victim-role in a DV case !! ..
Honest .. I know better ways to say what I think .. sometimes !! ..
Comment by HaHa — November 8, 2009 @ 7:11 am
@ HaHA
Ur trippin
Comment by HATER PWNER — November 8, 2009 @ 7:16 am
@HATER PWNER .. trippin ?? .. Tell me what it means .. so I'll tell you !! .. *scratches head*
And what's wrong with my opinion !! .. I know what that whole DV thing is !! .. I'm just denial of the fact I've seen all kinds of abusive things in my live before !! .. My parents also did .. I got that thing on me when I was a kid .. and people around me were like seeing it .. and put me on blast !! .. It's damned ugly to have it out in the public eye !! .. So say .. I don't know what I write !! ..
Fuck off !!
Comment by HaHa — November 8, 2009 @ 7:32 am
ok so i know some think this is a little silly (im winking at my collegue, whos sitting next to me shakin her head) but i'm grateful for the opportunity to say thanks to rihanna for her story.
We just want to share a little story with the RD community just to prove her words has helped others.
The residents here at the hospital where i practice have seen a 20% increase since Friday night in DV cases, thats not a huge deal but the great thing is of the 13 cases we've treated since FRIDAY 8 have actually gone through and reported it and accepted the help from us, law enforcement and social services. We dont see that often at all thats over a 50% increase of reported abuse for our hospital usually we patch them up and they go on about their business never reporting it.
We have talked with residents at 2 other local hospitals and they've all seen a similar spike in reported cases since friday rightly or coincidentally we all have attributed this to Rihanna.
So for ya'll that thought she shouldnt have talked about, i think this is just proof of how her words have affected others.
On behalf of the staff here hell yeah we're thanking her, even though its kept us kinda busyand i havent had as much time as i'd like to be on RD …lol
Comment by zazzytink — November 8, 2009 @ 8:10 am
@13 thanks for sharing great to know she help someone else
Comment by dldcu — November 8, 2009 @ 8:25 am
@zazzy thanks for sharing
Comment by pixie — November 8, 2009 @ 9:03 am
Wow .. really kewl @zazzy .. but it doesn't change the fact that it's still happening !! ..
This is what I'm so upset about !! .. Like .. 4real .. that's what's to make it better !! ..
If the 'abusers' would change their minds .. it would be even more worth it !! ..
I'm just looking at .. the ROOTS of those things !! .. Cause there it starts !! ..
Comment by HaHa — November 8, 2009 @ 9:24 am
@ zazzytink
Thanks for sharing,
This is why it was so important for Rihanna to do that interview and put it out to these teenagers that its not ok to be/stay in an abusive relationship…
While girls are talking about this with their Mom, Sister,Teacher or Friend, it'll make it easier for them to confide that its happening to them, and to get the help and support to get out of the relationship…
Comment by Lizzy.la.la — November 8, 2009 @ 10:14 am
Thanks guys!
Comment by zazzytink — November 8, 2009 @ 11:11 am
I'm sleepy I mean you're welcome.
Comment by zazzytink — November 8, 2009 @ 11:12 am
@zazzy wow dat is amazin,wel i hope mayb she signs up 2 b a spokesperson 4 sum d.v org nd help more ppl! luv luv her
Comment by Avenging angel — November 8, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
This is great!!! I cannot wait to say my thank yous to Ms. Fenty!!!!!!!!
Comment by Annie — November 8, 2009 @ 6:58 pm
Rihanna it' s so special for me !!!llove it so much
Comment by RIHANNAITSQUEN — November 8, 2009 @ 7:08 pm
is this only for DV victims???
Comment by hmmm?? — November 8, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
can i also send a THANK YOU even im not a DV victim or I dont have any story to share????
Comment by hmmm?? — November 8, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
riri have been sooooo special 4 me during my lifetime
so I wanna only say THANKS so loud for being there!!
you R awesome!! lov you
Comment by matt groening — November 8, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
Rihanna, Thank you for comming forward to tell the story of the incident in which you suffered physically, spiritually, and emotionally in the public's eye. You showed
courage, strenght and maturity in your interview with Diane Sawyer. I was moved by your conversation, I kind of felt a sadness at the same time I felt proud of you. Life has its ups and downs for us all. But you can continue to heal and move forward.
You have definitely made an impact on society, both girls, boys, men and women.
God is there with you at all times, and I feel you have a spiritual mother thay prays for you all time. I have 3 children of my own, And no matter how old they are, parents are always concerned for them in all facets of life.
Rihanna continue in your career and I wish you God's speed.
Love, Peace and more Love !!!
Comment by JAR — November 9, 2009 @ 12:31 am
Heyy Riri you are not OK girl you are soooo beatiful ..when do you get the power to don't cry for this story ..that make me cry …when do you get the power to be so strong ..when do you get that amagazine look and voice …oh girl i loove you so much …and i hope that you will be the only singer in the world you have amagazine voice ….LOVE YOU …ROBYN RIHANNA FENTY…RIRI
Comment by Albba — November 9, 2009 @ 1:39 am
Hey rihanna watching ur interview was so sad becuz ..what u said chris would ask u..U HATE ME DONT U..That is what my boyfriend says after we have a fight..and when u said he said that to u..i was crying becuz its so sad..i mean chris has changed and mine has not ..just a lil but by u talking about dont stay with him..say FUCK LOVE well its hard for me to leave him..i wil not leave him cuz iam scared ..but u talking about it is giving me HOPE one day 2 leave him..I LUV U RIHANNA with all my heart..cuz what chris did to u that night..is what had happend to me alot of times..its just so hard …well i just wanna say i wish my boyfriend was like chris NOW..cuz he has been takeing classes and my boyfriend will not take any classes..so thats why i say that..well riri u helped me feel better about my life..in some crazy way..much luv to u!!!!!!!xoxoxoxox
Comment by ILUVRIRI — November 9, 2009 @ 1:59 am