Christina Milian opens up about history with domestic abuse [Video]

Christina Milian is a successful musician and reality TV star but recently started discussing her shocking and heartbreaking past experiences.

During an interview with the Huffington Post, Milian spoke about her experience as a victim of domestic violence at the age of 18.

"One time he played Russian Roulette on me," she confessed. "He put one bullet in a gun and pointed it at my face. When you have a gun in your face, all you can think about is your family and people who love you... Another time, he nearly killed me. I woke up to him choking me to the point I was barely able to scream out."

When asked about why she chose to come forward with this information at this point in her life, Milian explained that it was because so many people feel alone when they are going through domestic violence. The "Rebel" singer added that she found strength in entertainment influencers like Oprah and Rihanna.

"I opened up about my experience with domestic abuse because I think it's something that is so hidden and so in the dark. The unfortunate thing of going through something like that is you just kind of feel like you're alone. I want to let girls and just anybody going through that know that they're not the only ones that have been through it, and you can make your way out, and to be confident and feel better about themselves. It's technically a brainwashing situation and it takes a lot to rebuild your confidence. But you can do it. Listen to that voice in your head that's telling you that you need to leave."

Milian is now turning her focus to 2016 and she wants to have a fun year and work hard.

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