This Valentine’s Day, while many of us were celebrating love, Rachel Kolisi, ex-wife of rugby legend Siya Kolisi, opened up about a different kind of love — the love we must give ourselves when the world feels like it’s falling apart.
In a raw and powerful post shared on earlier today, Rachel’s words struck a chord with women around the globe.
She acknowledged the heartbreak, loss, and pain that so many of us face, and in a moment of vulnerability, she shared a message that felt like a warm embrace: BE STRONG.
Rachel’s journey, as she bravely shared, wasn’t about grand gestures or trying to fix everything at once. It was about taking it one step at a time — sometimes even one hour at a time.
She found that healing began with a small but powerful practice: exercise. Whether you’re returning to fitness after a long break or you already work out regularly, she encouraged others to challenge themselves in a way that felt right for them.
Her words were an invitation to embrace the healing journey, no matter how broken or lost we might feel. And in her own story, Rachel revealed the deep emotional battles she’s faced, especially as a mother during challenging times.
“Parenting when the world feels like it’s crumbling around you is a different kind of challenge,” she admitted, making everyone realise that even the strongest can feel vulnerable at times.
But despite the heartache, there was a beautiful message of resilience and hope.
“We do love every day, anyway,” she shared, reminding us that even in the hardest moments, love still exists — for ourselves and for others.
