
By Jennifer McShane
03rd Apr 2016
03rd Apr 2016
Actress and androgynous style icon Ruby Rose is living her best life since her breakout role in Orange?Is The New Black; she’ll star in an upcoming film series, is the new face of Urban Decay and is starring in the spring campaign for Ralph Lauren’s Denim & Supply, but Rose has gone through some turbulent?times on her path to success. The actress slash model was reminded of her battle with depression on social media and took to Instagram in hopes of motivating fans going through similar struggles.
A fan just sent this..Almost 3 years to the day. I have no words for how I thankful I am I turned my life around.. pic.twitter.com/NF0kZvFe6c
? Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 2, 2016
Taking the opportunity to share her experience, the actress posted a raw, inspiring message about her personal struggles with depression and the progress she’s made. Rose opened up about her life at the time of the tweet, revealing she had just left Australia and cancelled several professional commitments to move to Santa Monica for intensive?therapy. She wrote?an extended message?on Instagram:
Her positive words struck a chord with her fans, who responded to her candid message with empathy, solidarity, and immense appreciation – many also expressed their similar experiences and thanked the actress for her vulnerability and openness and the support it provided them.
Rose thanked all those who shared their experiences with her and took the opportunity to remind those battling depression and anxiety that no matter how dark things may seem, it is possible for the cloud to pass. Happiness is something that everyone should have in their lives, and Rose’s journey is a reminder that anything is possible in life; the only certainty is that nothing ever stays the same.
Sending love and light to everyone who feels down right now, in a funk.. Alone.. Not worthy.. We ALL deserve to be here. You are worthy.
? Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 2, 2016