From the outside, Hailey Baldwin (err, Bieber) looks like she has it all together. What you may not know, however, is that she struggles with her own insecurities just like the rest of us.
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on Sunday, Jan. 6, to share a raw and emotional message about some of the difficult things she deals with on a daily basis, and honestly, it’s relatable AF. She starts by outlining her primary goal for 2019, which is to be more honest and vulnerable about some of the tougher things that go on in her life that she doesn’t typically share on social media.
The model said, “Stepping into 2019 I want to be more open, I want to be more open about the things I struggle with, and be able to be more vulnerable. I’m a 22 years old, and the truth is no matter how amazing life may look from the outside I struggle…”
Hailey then went on to explain that, like anyone else, she has fears, doubts, and anxieties — especially when she starts to compare herself to other people she sees on social media.
“I have had more days than I can count where I’ve found myself scrolling through Instagram comparing myself, comparing my looks, feeling like I’m not good enough feeling like I lack so many things and really struggling to be confident in who I am because I constantly feel like I’m just not good enough.”
We know what you’re thinking: Hailey’s looked so happy lately! And you’re right — between her recent marriage to Justin Bieber and their adorable new puppy, she seems to be living the dream. What we can’t see through photos, however, is that “every single day is a confidence battle” for the young star, and just because she has this amazing life and career doesn’t mean she doesn’t get down on herself sometimes.
Despite all of this, though, Hailey doesn’t want anyone to feel bad for her. Instead, she wants to use her own experience to inspire women to lift up other women rather than bring them down.
“I’m not writing this for a pity party or for sympathy but just to simply say, I’m a human,” she wrote. “I’m a young woman, I’m learning who I am and, it’s REALLY FREAKING HARD. It’s hard finding who you are, but what’s even harder is being picked apart and compared to other women while trying to do that. There are days that I’m simply broken because of it. It would be incredible if other young girls and women could find it in themselves to lift each other up, to stop making other women who are struggling JUST LIKE THEM, feel incompetent and less than.” PREACH!
To close out her post, she reminded her followers to embrace their individuality because there is a special purpose for each of us. She then promised herself that, in 2019, she would do her absolute best to be confident in who she is.
“We ALL have flaws, and that will never change… This year I’m gonna do my very best to just be ME and be confident with who I am. Cause I am enough, and I’m loved, and you are enough and you’re loved.” We couldn’t agree more.” You go, girl!
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Youth Crisis Hotline at 1-800-448-4663.
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