The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has bravely opened up about her personal struggles with bullying and suicidal thoughts, revealing that she has only scratched the surface of her experiences.
Speaking at the launch of The Parents’ Network, an initiative she founded with Prince Harry to support families affected by social media-related tragedies, Markle shared her own connection to the cause.
“When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey — certainly part of mine — is being able to be really open about it,” she said.
“And you know, I haven’t really scraped the surface on my experience. But I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way. And I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans. And I would never want someone else to not be believed,” she added.
“So, if me voicing what I have overcome will save someone, or encourage someone in their life to really genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good, so everything’s okay, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.”
In a heart-wrenching 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle courageously shared her struggles with suicidal thoughts during her pregnancy with Archie, citing the unbearable pressure of royal life and the British media’s relentless scrutiny.
“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she said at the time.
The “Suits” alum said she “just didn’t see a solution” to the plethora of negative reports about her.
“I would sit up at night, and I was just like, ‘I don’t understand how all of this is being churned out,’” she shared.
Markle, now 43, revealed she initially hesitated to confide in her husband, Prince Harry, 39, but was met with compassion and support when she finally opened up.
However, her plea for help from a senior Palace official was shockingly rejected.
Now, as parents to Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, the couple is dedicated to creating a safety net for other families through The Parents’ Network, ensuring they don’t suffer the same isolation and pain they endured.
The couple’s Archewell Foundation has launched an initiative to support parents dealing with the negative impacts of social media on their children.
Markle mentioned, “Our kids are young; they’re 3 and 5. They’re amazing. But all you want to do as parents is protect them.”
She emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges in the online space and expressed their commitment to being part of positive change.
Speaking at the launch of The Parents’ Network, an initiative she founded with Prince Harry to support families affected by social media-related tragedies, Markle shared her own connection to the cause.
“When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey — certainly part of mine — is being able to be really open about it,” she said.
“And you know, I haven’t really scraped the surface on my experience. But I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way. And I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans. And I would never want someone else to not be believed,” she added.
“So, if me voicing what I have overcome will save someone, or encourage someone in their life to really genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good, so everything’s okay, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.”
In a heart-wrenching 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle courageously shared her struggles with suicidal thoughts during her pregnancy with Archie, citing the unbearable pressure of royal life and the British media’s relentless scrutiny.
“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she said at the time.
The “Suits” alum said she “just didn’t see a solution” to the plethora of negative reports about her.
“I would sit up at night, and I was just like, ‘I don’t understand how all of this is being churned out,’” she shared.
Markle, now 43, revealed she initially hesitated to confide in her husband, Prince Harry, 39, but was met with compassion and support when she finally opened up.
However, her plea for help from a senior Palace official was shockingly rejected.
Now, as parents to Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, the couple is dedicated to creating a safety net for other families through The Parents’ Network, ensuring they don’t suffer the same isolation and pain they endured.
The couple’s Archewell Foundation has launched an initiative to support parents dealing with the negative impacts of social media on their children.
Markle mentioned, “Our kids are young; they’re 3 and 5. They’re amazing. But all you want to do as parents is protect them.”
She emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges in the online space and expressed their commitment to being part of positive change.
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