Ray Rice's Wife Janay Says The Media Has Taken Her Family's "Happiness Away"

Janay Rice has suffered more than anyone involved in the Ray Rice controversy. She's had to deal with the embarrassment of everyone seeing her knocked unconscious by her husband in an Atlantic City elevator. Then the Baltimore Ravens terminated Ray's contract and the NFL suspended him indefinitely.

Financially the couple should be OK because Ray signed a $40 million contract in 2012. He's already received all of the $22 million that was guaranteed, but Janay is upset at the media for profiting from her family's suffering.

The Baltimore Sun verified an Instagram message from Janay going off on the coverage the story has received.

I woke up this morning feeling like I had a horrible nightmare, feeling like I'm mourning the death of my closest friend. But to have to accept the fact that it's reality is a nightmare in itself.

No one knows the pain that the media & unwanted options from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret every day is a horrible thing. To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his a** of for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific.

THIS IS OUR LIFE! What don't you all get. If your intentions were to hurt us, embarrass us, make us feel alone, take all happiness away, you've succeeded on so many levels. Just know we will continue to grow & show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you!