Reality television personality Els, of the Dutch programme B&B Vol Liefde, has publicly discussed a period of personal struggle she faced in 2016, offering a candid account of a challenging time she initially hesitated to share. The television personality’s decision to reveal her experience reflects a growing openness among public figures regarding mental health and personal hardship. Els’s story underscores the importance of acknowledging vulnerability and seeking support, even amidst a carefully curated public image.
“Fortunately, with good support and temporary medication, I pulled through,” shared Els, a public figure who gained prominence through her appearance on the reality television program B&B Vol Liefde.
In 2016, Els experienced a difficult period, describing it as falling into a “dark hole.” While she chose not to detail the specifics, she acknowledged it was a challenging time. “Fortunately, with good support and temporary medication, I pulled through,” she stated. She emphasized her resilience, adding, “I’m a real ‘fighter,’ although I didn’t have much energy to fight at the time.”
Els initially hesitated to share this personal experience with her followers, given her public image often associated with a cheerful demeanor. “Conclusion: yes, because everyone should know that I too have had a difficult period and come out stronger,” she wrote.
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That challenging chapter is now firmly in the past. “I always say that I have a whole string of ‘medals’ on my jacket, from all the difficult and sad situations I’ve overcome!” she explained.
Currently, Els is fully embracing life and appreciating the small moments. “Even though I was ten years younger in 2016, I am now so much stronger, more aware, happier, and I embrace life with as much positivity as possible, living my life the way I want to,” she said.
Els’s popularity on B&B Vol Liefde led to numerous commercial opportunities. More information about these ventures can be found in the video below.
Els, known for her appearance on the reality TV show B&B Vol Liefde, recently opened up about a period of personal hardship she experienced in 2016. The disclosure, shared with her followers, details a challenging time she described as a “dark hole.”
The public figure explained that she initially considered keeping the experience private, given her generally positive public persona. However, she ultimately decided to share her story, stating, “Conclusion: yes, because everyone should know that I too have had a difficult period and come out stronger.”
According to Els, she was able to overcome the difficulties with the help of support and temporary medication. She described herself as a “fighter,” even acknowledging a lack of energy during that period. This willingness to discuss personal struggles reflects a broader trend of public figures using their platforms to promote mental health awareness.
Els now says she has emerged from that time stronger and more appreciative of life. “I always say that I have a whole string of ‘medals’ on my jacket, from all the difficult and sad situations I’ve overcome!” she shared. She added, “Even though I was ten years younger in 2016, I am now so much stronger, more aware, happier, and I embrace life with as much positivity as possible, living my life the way I want to.”
The increased visibility from her television appearance has also opened doors to commercial opportunities, details of which are available in the video provided below.
