Maura Higgins ‘never forgave’ her dad after a horrendous phone call from him left her ‘unable to breathe’ as she details their estranged relationship
As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for personal growth and resilience, I cannot help but admire Maura Higgins‘ courage to share her deeply emotional experiences. Her journey, marked by estrangement from her father, the sudden fame of Love Island, and the subsequent mental health struggles that ensued, is a testament to her strength and tenacity.
Maura Higgins confessed that she never managed to forgive her father following an extremely difficult phone conversation, which caused her such distress that she found it hard to breathe.
In a fresh interview on Tuesday, the subject, aged 33, discussed the strained state of their long-standing relationship, explaining that they haven’t exchanged words for several years.
Maura hails from the town of Ballymahon, located in County Longford, Ireland. When she was still young, her parents Sharon and Seamus parted ways, and their separation deepened when Maura participated in Love Island in 2019, further straining her bond with her father.
Speaking with Paul C Brunson’s on his We Need To Talk podcast, she explained: ‘It’s kind of weird. We haven’t spoken in a few years now.
‘My dad spoke to me not very nice. I’m not saying it was just a bit of an argument. It was horrendous where I physically couldn’t breathe after the phone call.’
Maura went on saying, “It struck me that I wouldn’t tolerate such disrespect from a partner or a friend. And I’m certainly not going to accept it from my father.
I believe that if I reflect more deeply, I can’t help but feel that I never truly forgave my father for not being by my side during the passing of my best friend. He was absent at a time when I needed him most.
Sadly, Andrew Rowan, a dear friend of hers, met an untimely death at the age of 26. This unfortunate incident occurred in 2017 when his motorbike collided with three vehicles in Co Athlone, Ireland.
She continued: ‘I know my father struggled in the divorce too but he just did things that just was not…’
Paul added: ‘Not what a father should do.’
Back in our conversation, Maura bravely confessed her emotions, revealing she felt overwhelmed by unexpected stardom on Love Island and yearned for a different setting – one where she wasn’t “here.” As a devoted admirer, I can only imagine the whirlwind of feelings she must be experiencing.
In 2019, the TV show contestant, originally from Ireland, revealed that she struggled with negative thoughts and feelings of rejection following her move to London.
During a heartfelt conversation, Maura discussed a particularly challenging phase in her life that was incredibly daunting as she found herself under public scrutiny without anyone she could rely on for support.
Speaking with Paul, she began: ‘Life after Love Island was a very hard time in my life.
‘I was just dropped to the UK. It was like someone just picked me up, dropped me to the UK and I was in the public eye. I had nowhere to live. I had no friends, no family, nobody I could trust.
‘I’ve done everything by myself. I’ve been independent my whole life. But that was a lot. That was scary. Very, very scary.
On numerous occasions, I’d force a smile despite myself. The workload was overwhelming, leaving me with scant hours for rest.
I was followed by photographers wherever I stepped, and I was left without any clothing. All I had was a suitcase filled with Love Island swimwear that likely had dust on them.
In simpler terms, I possessed absolutely nothing and resided in a hotel within London due to the heavy workload there, with no time for rest or relief.
The sequence of events unfolded swiftly, moving from one activity to another, such as from the radio to a photoshoot, and finally, signing contracts with various brands.
She confessed: “I experienced a mental collapse. I had extremely bleak thoughts, thoughts that were almost unbearably dark. At a point, I couldn’t bring myself to share this with my mother, whom I usually open up to about everything. I kept the severity of it hidden from her.
‘I didn’t want to be here anymore. I thought that was going to be the best thing.’
Maura commented: “A lot was anticipated from me, and since I was alone, I felt, ‘I have no one to lean on.’
Maura admitted that transitioning to a new country under intense public scrutiny was deeply intimidating for her. She felt mentally drained, constantly having to maintain a smile in public. There were numerous actions she performed during this time that she can no longer recall. All in all, she confessed she was extremely unhappy.
In 2019, the contestant from the British television program who placed fourth in its fifth season has since become the social media representative for Love Island USA.
She has since appeared on Dancing on Ice and hosted segments on This Morning.
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2024-10-30 12:34