[Photos] Erica Mena, DMX’s Ex-Wife & Nicki Minaj’s Mother Open Up About Domestic Violence At ‘Face My Abuse’

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In honor of ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month‘ celebs are sharing their personal story about an issue that quietly affects a number of women across the world.

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Over the weekend, Jacqueline Rowe held her 2nd annual ‘Face My Abuse’ Domestic Violence Community Awareness Walk for A Cause. Hosted by Erica Mena (Love & Hip Hop), the event took place in Brooklyn and included personal testimonials from Carol Maraj (mother of pop star Nicki Minaj), Tashera Simmons (ex-wife of rapper DMX), Teri Woods
and others. Check out the photos!

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Erica Mena

After the event, Erica shared on Instagram:

Today was intense! But I had to do it! Thank you to all the women that came out to tell their stories and to heal! @FaceMyAbuse, Huge Thank you to @NickiMinaj Mother @carolMaraj My Good Friends @MorenaYami @OfficialTashera_S and the Amazing woman who made it all happen @JackieRowe Today was what we all needed! #FaceMyAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #WomenUnited

Check out some of the candids.

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Carol Maraj

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