July 7th 2024.
After a two-month absence from social media, Sophie Hinchliffe, also known as Mrs Hinch to her followers, has finally broken her silence. The 34-year-old cleaning influencer has been dealing with immense heartbreak since the loss of her father earlier this year. Alan, her beloved father, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25th, leaving Sophie devastated and in need of a break from the online world.
But now, Sophie has returned to Instagram with an emotional message for her 4.8 million followers. Alongside a photo of herself and her two sons at the beach, she bravely admitted, "I’d be lying if I said I was okay... in fact, I feel broken." She went on to share that she's been struggling to make sense of the "extreme mix of emotions" that have consumed her since her father's passing. She described this as a new chapter in her life, one where her grief weighs heavily on her heart.
In a heart-wrenching confession, Sophie told her followers, "I feel like my Dad taught me everything I needed to know, except how to live without him." It was a poignant reminder of the special bond she shared with her father. And despite her pain, she took a moment to express her gratitude towards those who have reached out to her with an "overwhelming amount of love and support." She acknowledged their patience as she tries to find her footing again, alongside her family who she is incredibly proud of and loves with all her heart.
Many of her followers were quick to offer words of comfort and support in the comments section. Fellow cleaning influencer @beckiesbitofsparkle assured Sophie that she will eventually find a way to cope with her loss. She reminded her that there is no rulebook for grief and that she should take things one step at a time. Another follower, @katylaura7, who also lost her mother around the same time, shared her own experience and sent love to Sophie. @our_little_doer_upper reminded her to take her time and not feel pressured to grieve in any specific way.
For those wondering, Sophie's father passed away in April after a lifelong battle with chest, lung, and heart problems. She announced his passing on May 8th, describing it as sudden but peaceful. Just a few weeks before, she had shared with her followers that he had been admitted to the hospital. She explained that he had always struggled with his health and that she just wanted him to be happy.
Sophie first joined Instagram in 2018 and quickly gained millions of loyal followers. She has been an online influencer for over six years, starting with her account @mrshinchhome in March 2018. Despite starting small, her account featuring cleaning tips and tricks has now surpassed two million followers. She has also released five books, including a memoir and a children's book, and started a podcast. According to GoCompare, a rating site, she is the second highest-paid home influencer in the world, just behind Marie Kondo.
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