via People

"The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn't heard."

- Rihanna, in her first interview since former boyfriend Chris Brown was convicted of assaulting her in February. The interview with Diane Sawyer will air this week on Good Morning America.

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