Bindi Irwinis taking some time away from social media nearly three months after giving birth to her daughter, Grace Warrior.
On Monday, theCrikey! It’s the Irwinsstar, 22, posted on Instagram revealing to her followers that she would beleaving social mediain order to focus on her family, while discussing the importance of mental health care.
She continued, “Recently, I’ve had many people reaching out to share their own stories of working hard to protect their mental health. Thank you for sharing and speaking your truth. To my friends who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other battles every day - I see you. These issues are very real and deserve to be discussed and addressed.”
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“Surround yourself with the light of people who genuinely care about you and will support you during the good times and the hard times,” Irwin added. “Remember there are helplines available. Mental health deserves more understanding and support instead of being dismissed or patronised. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness.”
Irwin and Powellwelcomed their first child, daughter Grace, on March 25 — which was also their one-year wedding anniversary.
“You inspire me with your unwavering kindness and your ability to stand up for what is right. You are the strongest and most beautiful person inside and out. Grace has an amazing mama to look up to❤️,” he wrote.
On Sunday, Irwin shared atouching Father’s Day tributehonoring her husband, late dad Steve Irwin and father-in-law, writing that her dad always taught her about “standing up for what I believe in and to have empathy for all living beings.”
“My husband amazes me every day with his kind and steadfast heart, his love for our daughter is infinite. My father-in-law works tirelessly for his family and is always there with a word of encouragement. These extraordinary men inspire me and I love them so very much,” she captioned three sweet shots of her father, Powell and her father-in-law.
Although her social media hiatus might come as a shock, Irwin recently discussed her excitement of wanting to focus on the “extraordinary” bond that she’s already created with her newborn.
“When we first got her home, it’s as if she’s always been with us,” Irwintold PEOPLElast week. “It’s a really strange feeling when you can’t remember what your life was like before this beautiful little person. I never knew love like this before.”
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source: people.com
