Selena Gomez, the acclaimed American singer and actress, has recently opened up about her health struggles, sharing deeply personal news regarding her ability to have children.
In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, the “Who Says” singer revealed that due to various health issues, she is unable to carry her own child.
“For the first time, I’m sharing that I can’t carry my own children,” Gomez disclosed. “I have several medical conditions that would put both my life and the baby’s life at risk. It was something I had to mourn for a while.”
Despite the emotional difficulty of accepting this reality, Gomez expressed a positive outlook.
She emphasized that while her journey to motherhood might not follow the traditional path, she feels grateful for other options like surrogacy and adoption.
“It’s not necessarily how I envisioned it. I thought it would happen like it does for everyone else. But I’m in a much better place now.
I see it as a blessing that there are wonderful options like surrogacy or adoption, both of which are huge possibilities for me,” Gomez added.
The star, who has been vocal about her health battles, including her lupus diagnosis, remains optimistic about her future. She shared her excitement about the prospect of starting a family, regardless of how it may come to be.
“I’m excited for what that journey will look like. It’ll look a little different, but at the end of the day, it’ll be my baby,” she said.
Reflecting on her personal life, Gomez mentioned that before meeting her current boyfriend, she had been single for five years, with the exception of a few dates.
She noted that this time alone allowed her to reevaluate her priorities, ultimately concluding that family is what matters most to her.
Selena Gomez’s candidness about her health and motherhood journey has resonated with many, shedding light on the diverse paths to parenthood and inspiring others to embrace their own unique stories.
