Kim K asks public to show compassion, empathy to Kanye West

Kim Kardashian West is asking public to show compassion and empathy to husband Kanye West, who caused a stir this week after fulminating in a series of social media posts. She says he is bipolar.

reality TV star and beauty mogul posted a lengthy mess Wednesday on her Instagram Live feed, explaining that life has been complicated for her family and West, who ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman and discussed abortion on Sunday while he declared himself a presidential candidate. His comments earned him backlash.

“As many of you kw, Kanye has bi-polar disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in ir life who does, kws how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of stigma and misconceptions about mental health," she wrote.

“I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions. He is a brilliant but complicated person who on top of pressures of being an artist and a black man, who experienced painful loss of his mor, and has to deal with pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bi-polar disorder," Kardashian West continued. “Those who are close with Kanye kw his heart and understand his words some times do t align with his intentions."

On Tuesday, in a series of since-deleted Twitter posts, West wrote that he’s been considering divorcing his wife. In ar post he called out Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner. On Monday, he claimed his wife tried to lock him up. And on Sunday at his political rally, 21-time Grammy winner became tearful while talking about his mor, who died following plastic surgery complications in 2007.

West and Kardashian West were married in 2014. y have four children.

Kardashian West thanked fans and friends for expressing concern about West.

“We as a society talk about giving grace to issue of mental health as a whole, however, we should also give it to individuals who are living with it in times when y need it most. I kindly ask that media and public give us compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this," she wrote. “Thank you for those who have expressed concern for Kanye’s well being and for your understanding."