Bindi Irwin is learning how to navigate social media.
TheCrikey! It’s the Irwinsstar, 23, hastaken temporary breaksfrom social media in recent months, not only to spend time with family — she and husband Chandler Powell share daughter Grace Warrior, 9 months — but to also take care of her mental health.
Irwin told theNew York Post’sPage Sixthat she chooses to concentrate on the positive side of social media rather than the negativity online.
“Maybe that’s something that someone needs,” continued Irwin, “so I’m trying really hard to focus on the positive.”
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“When we first got her home, it’s as if she’s always been with us,” shetold PEOPLEin June. “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.”
When sheannounced her break from social medialater that month, Irwin said thanked her followers for their “support.”
“I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal),” she said at the time. “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.”
“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 patronized. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness.”
Crikey! It’s the Irwinspremieres Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Animal Planet anddiscovery+.
If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
