There are many families out there who are suffering the effects of COVID-19. This could be due to illness, losing a loved one, financial struggles, or just the overwhelming feeling of depression that this year has forced us all to face. The mental health of everyone has been struggling this year, as we were forced to quarantine at home and miss out on life events and the connections brought only by human companionship. It is easy for us to think that celebrities are immune to this, but they are not.
Celebrities have multiple resources that may make it appear like their lives are easy. They have these large houses, including theatres and bowling alleys in some, that they must never have a reason to leave the house even when there is not a pandemic. That is not the case, and Jennifer Lopez is sharing how her family has struggled with “pandemic depression.”
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According to Today, Jennifer opened up to a Spanish radio station during an exclusive interview, which you can listen to here. Please note that the interview is in Spanish, but it was translated by Today. Jennifer revealed how her family has been coping with the pandemic, and she admitted the toll it has taken on them.
She stated that there was a time when she feels the world was just really depressed and afraid of what was going on. She said that she had a lot of moments where they just felt terrible.
Jennifer Lopez lives with her twins, her fiancé Alex Rodriguez and his two children. However, she also shared how they managed to get through it together, and it may be helpful advice for families out there who are struggling.
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She credits “forward momentum” with how her family was able to push through together. She said that you just have to keep going. She said that we all just have to wake up, put our batteries in, and get it done. She said that on the days when you feel the worst, that is when it is most important to get up and do something that makes you happy. When it feels like you could lay in bed all day, get up, and do something that is going to make you feel good. “Lift yourself up and move forward,” and this is smart advice for mom. It shows how important it is to walk away when you need it and find time for self-care.
Sources: Today, El ZOL 107.9