Lorde, the talented “Green Light” singer, has chosen to open up to her fans in a recent newsletter, shedding light on a mysterious health issue she’s been grappling with. In this candid update, she shared some personal insights and concerns regarding her well-being.
In the newsletter, Lorde revealed a significant decision she’s made recently – she stopped taking a medication she had been on for a whole decade. She expressed this change in her routine with these words: “The little yellow pill I took every morning for thousands of mornings since I was 15, I stopped taking it 5 days ago. Gonna see how it goes.”
The reason behind this surprising move is an ongoing health battle that Lorde has been waging for the past year. She disclosed, “My body is really inflamed, it’s trying to tell me something, and I’m trying to support it, but nothing seems to help, and I get frustrated.” It’s clear that she’s been going through a tough time, as she shared the various issues she’s been facing, including gut problems and skin troubles, as well as getting sick multiple times:
“My gut isn’t working properly, my skin is worse than ever, I’ve gotten sick half a a dozen times.”
Beyond the physical challenges, Lorde delved into her relationship with her own body. She confessed, “I realized earlier this year that listening to my body is hard for me, it’s something I never really learned how to do.” This is a sentiment many can relate to, the struggle to truly understand and respond to the signals our bodies send us. She acknowledged the difficulty of this journey, as well as the realization that she sometimes ignored her body’s needs or pushed through pain in the past.
Lorde also opened up about the emotional aspect of her life. She revealed that she’s “living with heartbreak again.” She’s been in a relationship with music producer Justin Warren since 2016, and she didn’t shy away from sharing the emotional weight of the experience. She described it as an ongoing ache, and while she understands that pain isn’t something to hide from, she also expressed her moments of weariness from being alone with her thoughts.
“It’s different but the same. I ache all the time, I forget why and then remember. I’m not trying to hide from the pain, I understand now that pain isn’t something to hide from, that there’s actually great beauty in moving with it. But sometimes I’m sick of being with myself.”
But amidst all the challenges, Lorde remained optimistic about her future. She expressed her belief that she will look back on this year with fondness and awe, recognizing it as a pivotal moment in her life. She anticipates a transition from her childhood working decade to what comes next with excitement. Yet, she acknowledged that being in the midst of such a transformative period can be undeniably tough.
“I know I’m gonna look back on this year with fondness and a bit of awe, knowing it was the year that locked everything into place, the year that transitioned me from my childhood working decade to the one that comes next — one that even through all this, I’m so excited for.
It’s just hard when you’re in it.”
Lorde’s health update is a glimpse into her world, filled with both physical and emotional struggles. It’s a reminder that even public figures face their own battles, and it’s okay to share the ups and downs with those who care about you. Her openness and vulnerability serve as an inspiration to others who may be going through their own challenging times. We hope for the best for Lorde as she navigates these uncharted waters and finds her path to healing and happiness.
