Opening with Green Floral Wings: After Her Darkest Days, Bella Hadid Leaves Us a List of Gentle Words
You don’t have to force it to grow your own wings~
Summary
- Opened the Victoria's Secret 2026 Fashion Show, making a powerful comeback in a bright green floral look complete with giant wings.
- Moved past the low point of taking a break from the runway in 2023 to treat Lyme disease, using her own experience to offer a heartfelt reflection on mental health.
- A curated selection of 8 quotes on social media anxiety, energetic boundaries, and gentle humor to bring a crisp sense of clarity this chilly fall and winter.
Opening the Victoria’s Secret 2026 fashion show in a bright green floral look with massive flower wings, Bella Hadid commanded the runway with a steady, stunning presence. One of the world’s most beloved supermodels, she stepped away from the runway in 2023 after a long battle with Lyme disease. Behind this triumphant return is the real story of how she faced her body’s vulnerabilities step by step to make her way out of a long, dark tunnel.
Social media isn’t real; face your pain head-on
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Back in the spotlight, Bella’s most frequent reminder is to drop the filters:
“If you try hard enough and spend time understanding your traumas, triggers, joys, and routine, you will understand the root of your pain and know better how to deal with it.”
“Social media is not real. For anyone struggling, please remember that.”
“Sometimes all you have to hear is that you’re not alone. So from me to you, you’re not alone. I love you, I see you, and I hear you.”
There is always light at the end of the tunnel
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When facing low points that seem to have no way out, she offers this firm reassurance:
“I want you to know, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, and all of this will stop.”
“In my experience, being kind to yourself and protecting your energy is incredibly helpful.”
Having lived through years of illness, she no longer puts external expectations first. Instead, she understands that taking care of herself is the only way to keep her light from going out.
Give kindness to the world; leave warmth to your coats
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After building up her own energy defenses, she still chooses to be gentle with the world, but she has also learned to let things go with ease:
“Never underestimate the power of your words and a simple smile; it can sometimes change someone else’s day, or even your own.”
“When people get under your skin, usually the most important thing is to forgive and forget.”
Of course, she hasn’t forgotten her humor as a fashion girl: “I don’t need a man to keep me warm this winter; I need a new Givenchy black velvet jacket with leather shoulder details.”
Bella Hadid’s comeback is so moving not just because of that stunning runway opening, but because she openly embraced her low points before stepping back into the public eye on her own healthy terms.
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