Khaberni - Bella Hadid, the international model aged 28, opened her heart to her audience through a series of Instagram posts in which she revealed aspects of her long battle with Lyme disease, a chronic illness she has been suffering from for years.
In one of the posts, Hadid mocked the superficial way some people deal with chronic illnesses, without adding a comment, signaling the extent of pain hidden behind that apparent smile.
In another post, she re-shared a message from an influencer about the "duality of chronic diseases," commenting: "Medical anxiety is very real… Thank you for putting all my daily thoughts into words."
Her latest messages come after months of successive health deteriorations; in September, she posted pictures from the hospital while receiving IV treatment, apologizing for her prolonged absence, saying: "I love you all." Shortly after, she posted pictures of her gradual return to exercise, affirming: "I'm regaining my endurance."
Despite her harsh treatment journey, Bella has returned to appear in fashion shows, including her participation in the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week.
Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, spoke about her daughter's suffering, describing what she went through as an "unknown hell," affirming that Bella is a "warrior" who faced exhausting symptoms, including joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, and severe fatigue.
It's worth noting that Bella announced in 2023 that she was "finally in better health" after undergoing 100 days of intensive treatment, expressing her hope to live a life filled with love and to share it with others.
