Kelsey Parker has courageously shared the profound grief she is experiencing following the stillbirth of her third child, admitting in a raw social media video that she is 'not ok'.
A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing
Five months after the tragic loss, which was her first child with partner Will Lindsay, the mother-of-two decided to speak openly to her Instagram followers about her struggle. Kelsey is already a mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, whom she shared with her late husband, The Wanted singer Tom Parker. Tom tragically passed away from a brain tumour in 2022.
In the emotional video, she directly addressed the pressure to always appear strong. 'It's ok to not be ok all the time,' she explained. 'We live in this world where everyone's just trying to look like they've all got it figured out.'
Finding Strength in Silence and Her Children
Kelsey redefined what strength means during difficult times, stating that it can mean being still and needing quiet. 'Sometimes strength means smiling for everything, sometimes strength means being still – it means saying, I just need quiet for a little bit,' she shared.
She revealed the immense pressure she feels as a mother who has had to consistently 'show up' for her children despite her personal anguish. 'Sometimes I literally feel like I'm holding the whole world with my bare hands,' Kelsey confessed. She finds her motivation in her children, calling them her 'reason, my peace and my power'.
A Hopeful Message to Others Struggling
Her message culminated in a powerful admission and a note of hope for anyone facing similar battles. 'I'm not ok, but I don't have to be. None of us do,' she said. 'What matters is that I keep moving, keep loving, keep believing that better days are coming. And they are, they've got to be.'
This loss comes just three years after the death of her husband, Tom. Back in January, Kelsey had announced her pregnancy, expressing that she had found happiness again with Will and felt 'blessed with another' child. At the time, she spoke of her determination to find joy, a sentiment she now clings to amidst fresh grief.
In a bid to connect with and support others, she ended her video with a message of solidarity: 'So if you're watching this and you're struggling too, it's ok. Take your quiet, take your breath. Then, when you're ready, push forward because you've got this.'
