Tyler Perry talks about abuse

October 7, 2009 By 2 Comments

When actor and playwright Tyler Perry watched the new movie “Precious,” which is about a 16-year old girl who is physically abused by her parents, he experienced a whole lot of emotions. Perry revealed recently, that it brought back memories of his own child abuse.

According to avclub.com, Tyler posted a letter on his website that told about the painful memories he occurred while watching the new movie. He went on to tell his fans that when he was younger, he always thought that he was going to die before he grew up.

Tyler Perry talks about abuse

Perry’s childhood memories are full of horrific beatings and are very painful for him, but that certainly doesn’t show in any of his films that feature the character Madea. Tyler Perry plays the character of Madea, who is known for the way she beats children.

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  • iunderstandu

    i haven’t seen the movie “Precious”. However i can relate, i encountered a abusive childhood as well and the thought still haunt me even till this day. I thought that once the person who has abused me had pst away the memories would as well. I thank God for being God. Keep your head up Mr. Perry. You went through what you went through to help other who otherwise wanted to end their live. So see and to know that you are a Warrior gives people are the nations Hope

  • http://Inentertainment a_ladi_j

    Hello Mr,Perry I am a very big fan of you and your work and i would like to let you know that your movies really touch me.Even though i have have not seen precious yet I can truely imagine the pain Abuse has bought into peoples lives.And I would like to support you in your efford to paying attention to the reality of searious metters that really do happen in peoples lives,including mines.With that being said,I would love to work with you in expressing life.I hope to hear from you.