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Focusing on the platform she worked hard to build in mental health following the untimely loss of her husband, Kelsey Parker-the widow of The Wanted singer-was left motivated to post an inspiring video to urge her followers to embrace their inner esteem and strength.
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In an emotional, melancholic video, Parker pours her heart out, talking about the strength and self-belief involved in resilience. “I know you don’t always see it but you are stronger than you realize,” she seemingly intends to start. “You’ve been through things that could have broken you but you are still here. You’re still standing, you’re still trying and you’re still showing up and that takes courage,” says she with evident compassion in her voice.
Targeting a negative inner dialogue, her message wakes a contrarian view to doubt: “The voice in your head telling you that you’re not enough—that’s not the truth.” She insists, “You’re all capable, worthy and built for so much more than you think,” and asks them to stop “shrinking yourself” and to begin “trusting yourself.”
Accompanying the message is a caption that simply reads, “❤️ I believe in you. Do you? ❤️.” Hundreds of responses poured in, hundreds of people felt that the message came at the perfect time for them.
Many responses were of thanks, with people saying the words occurred in their life at the perfect time. One person said: “First post on my screen when I opened insta. Beautiful message. It made my day.” Another representative commented that she “immediately sent this to my 11-yr old son who is massively struggling with anxiety regarding starting high school,” declaring Parker’s advice to be “very wise words.”
The comments flooded in with heartfelt responses: “I so needed to hear this today. Thank you! You’re such a strong inspirational human.” One follower said, “I want to hug you SO tight.” This discharge of emotion owes much, if not all, to this woman who continues to touch many lives through her journey of grief and healing.
On the other hand, several followers gave their accounts-Some praised Parker’s strength, considering her “one of the most inspirational young women” whereas others admired the message “from a powerful woman who has herself been through soooooo much.”
This is not an exclusive celebration, though. Some comments discern the fact that those commenters are constantly battling their self-doubt every day: “I feel like I am not strong enough,” says one comment. Another says, “I always knock myself all the time even though I can do it.” These blunt admissions will certainly need to be heard, in one way or another, if messages such as Parker’s are to be spread.
This massive engagement all goes to underline the transformation of a musical genius-turned-real-deal mental health advocate. Since Tom’s passing, she has taken use of her platform ever more openly to talk about present grief, resilience, and mental well-being. The recent post is just another step towards that and offers relief that is not just worn-out clichés but that comes from a place of genuine struggle.
Parker’s ability to speak from many situations-to worried parents, adults wrestling with their insecurities, and now even to herself-shows just how vital her hopeful, validating messages are. This voice is such a breath of fresh air in a world that online-so-full of judgment and scrutiny-places in opposition to her brand of support and care.
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A commenter said it perfectly: “Your strength is unreal. What an inspiration you are.” Maybe the message from Parker is all about being reminded by each other of the strength we harbor within ourselves, sometimes when we’re not even sure we can see it.