Tamar Braxton felt like a 'slave' prior to alleged suicide attempt
Updated | By Nokuthula Ngcobo
Tamar Braxton reportedly sent messages to her family before her attempted suicide on Thursday.
On 16 July fans were hit with news that singer, reality star and the youngest of the Braxton sisters was hospitalized after she was found unresponsive by her boyfriend in her hotel room.
According to reports by the Daily Mail, the 'Love & War' hitmater was hospitalised due to a 'possible overdose'.
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It has now been revealed that she had allegedly sent the same message to various family members, a message she had intended to be a tweet to her fans.
"I am a slave. I do not own my life. My stories. My pictures. My thoughts or beliefs. I’ve asked my massa to free me. I’m threatened and punished for it. The only way I see out is death. I will choose that before I continue to [live] like this. please help me,' Tamar's message reads, followed by a prayer emoji.
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The 43-year-old star had also changed her name on Twitter from 'Tamar Braxton' to 'Tamar "Slave" Braxton'.
While the full details of her condition have not been made public, messages of encouragement and prayers for healing have been pouring in for the singer on social media.
Tamar I love you sis just hold on to God. You’re not alone in this world. We’ve all been in that dark place I just focus on my kid only. I pray God gives you peace and settles your heart. Keep fighting no weapon formed against you shall prosper. 😘🙏🏾
— B.R.C (@BrooklynCrowne) July 17, 2020
Be well beautiful lady. The life God have you is worth fighting for. No matter. Let no weapon form against you prosper. In the name of Jesus. God has ur back, ur enemies are already defeated. You have come SO FAR!!!! We love you. Amazing, worthy, and loved.
— NikatKessa (@nikatnicki) July 19, 2020
Lifting you up in prayer sweet girl! You are loved and Gods got his hand on your life! ❤️🙏🏼 peace and strength to you sweetheart 🙏🏼❤️
— Dawn 🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@LoveUSADawn) July 18, 2020
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