In a series of candid and heart-wrenching posts on her Instagram account, globally renowned supermodel Bella Hadid revealed she has been hospitalized due to a severe flare-up of Lyme disease. The 28-year-old, who has been largely absent from the public eye, shared unsettling photos from the hospital, showing herself mostly hooked up to IV drips, аs reported by The WP Times.
The diagnosis, which Bella received in 2013, has been a long and arduous battle. The supermodel's health challenges have forced her to take periodic breaks from her high-profile career, including a reported period of recovery in 2022 when she believed she had overcome the illness. Unfortunately, the disease has re-emerged, bringing her back to the hospital for treatment.
Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, who also suffers from Lyme disease, offered a deeper look into Bella’s struggle in a moving post. She shared new photos from the hospital and expressed her pain at witnessing her daughter "suffer in silence."
"Watching my beautiful Bella suffer in silence has touched a deep wound of despair in me," Yolanda wrote. "The invisible disability of chronic neurological Lyme disease is difficult for anyone to explain or understand. I try to be an example in our fight against Lyme, but my own pain doesn't compare to how my child is suffering."
Yolanda went on to express her admiration for her daughter's bravery and resilience. "To my beautiful Bellita: You are unwavering and brave," she said. "No child should have to suffer from a relentless chronic illness. I admire your courage and willingness to continue fighting for your health despite ineffective protocols and countless setbacks."
She also mentioned the years of struggle Bella has faced. "There are simply no words to describe the darkness, pain, and unexplored hell you have endured since your diagnosis in 2013," Yolanda added. "You haven't really lived; you have learned to exist in the prison of your own paralyzed brain. I am so proud of the fighter you are."
Both Bella's mother and her brother, Anwar Hadid, also have the same diagnosis. Despite the hardships, Yolanda's message ended on a hopeful and loving note. "You have gone through another month of treatment, and I know God is good, miracles happen every day. I am praying for your speedy recovery, my dear. This disease has brought us to our knees, but we always rise," she said. "We will continue to fight for better days together. I love you so much, my unyielding Warrior."
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