How the Kardashians (and the Internet) Reacted to Last Night’s Emotional KUWTK

On Sunday night’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, things got real. Opening up about last year’s robbery in Paris, Kim Kardashian recalled the terror of being physically bound and emotionally traumatized at the hands of armed criminals.

Before the episode even aired, she took to Twitter and Instagram to post the last photo taken before the robbery, and to share with fans how difficult it was to revisit her nightmare.

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Tonight's episode is going to be very tough for me. However, I thought it was important to share this story through my eyes & not in an interview where my own words could be twisted. I have always shared so much & I'm not going to hold back when this was probably one of the most life changing experiences for me. I would never wish this experience upon anyone, but have learned some valuable lessons & feel so blessed to be safe home with my babies & husband. To my friends, family, and loved ones I can't thank you enough for being there when I needed you the most. To the French police, thank you for your incredible hard work. *This was our last family photo taken in Paris

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Mar 19, 2017 at 11:44am PDT

Tonight's episode is going to be very tough for me.

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March 19, 2017

However, I thought it was important to share this story through my eyes & not in an interview where my own words could be twisted.

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March 19, 2017

In one of the most sobering episodes of the series to date, Kim recalled the trauma of the robbery in conversation with her sisters. She detailed being grabbed by one of the assailants and having her legs duct-taped. “OK this is the moment they’re going to rape me and I fully mentally prepared myself,” she said. When one of her attackers pointed a gun at her head, she believed her life was over.

After the episode aired, the Kardashian family took to social media to post their support for Kim and to share their own initial reactions to the devastating incident.

I will never forget the terror in her voice. Thank you God for protecting her. #tonight #KUWTK pic.twitter.com/b0sO2MVPZG

— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) March 19, 2017

It's an emotional episode this Sunday. As a mother, reliving that night and hearing what Kim went through is difficult for me… pic.twitter.com/o5tZuFNJ6O

— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) March 18, 2017

Family first, forever. Nothing will break us. 💔🙏🏼❤ #KUWTK pic.twitter.com/xPAGUASwjO

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) March 20, 2017

The revealing episode — and Kim’s bravery in sharing her story — was met with a flood of support and encouragement from fans on Twitter.

Didn't know it was possible for my love for the Kardashian family to deepen, but tonight's episode did exactly that. #KUWTK #HereForKim

— The Lovely Khloé (@TheLovelyKhloe) March 20, 2017

"i just prayed Kourtney was gonna have a normal life after she saw my dead body on the bed"

oh my god #KUWTK

— carlos (@iamnotcarlos) March 20, 2017

Although reports of the robbery made headlines last year, some were apt to dismiss the news or presume the reports were overblown. But hearing Kim talk about the incident in her own words proved just how serious it was. By speaking out, she raised awareness about the trauma that victims face in the aftermath of an attack, and the support they need — and deserve — to begin to recover.

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(h/t to Buzzfeed, Image via E!)