June 8th 2024.
Rosie Jones, a beloved comedian and actress, recently opened up about her journey in therapy due to the harmful effects of online abuse. Despite her successful career in British comedy and a recent appearance on the popular show Call the Midwife, Rosie has faced discrimination and hurtful comments from internet trolls because of her cerebral palsy.
The 33-year-old comedian was met with negative backlash when it was announced she would be appearing on the celebrity game show Taskmaster. In response, she had to address the hate on social media and even deleted her X account last month because of the constant hurtful comments. Rosie expressed her exhaustion with the negativity, stating, "I used to love Twitter but I don't care for this center of hate. Goodbye."
In a recent interview with Daily Mail, Rosie shared that she is now in therapy following the online abuse. She opened up about the challenges of living with a disability and how it has affected her mental health. "More recently, it's been hard, it's been sh**ty at times," she said.
Despite being in the public eye for many years, Rosie still faces abuse after every on-screen appearance. "I wake up some days and I think it would be so much easier if I wasn't disabled," she admitted. Rosie also addressed the misconception that she is always happy, stating, "Don't look at me and go 'She's happy all the time' because it takes a lot for me to keep on top of my own mental health."
The actress also shared her experience of being criticized for seeking therapy. "I even had a guy saying to me, 'What? You're in therapy? You seem so happy?' And I'm like, it's not about whether I'm crying in the street, also you don't know what's going on in my head," she explained. Rosie emphasized the importance of therapy in maintaining her mental well-being and being the best version of herself in her career and relationships.
Despite the constant abuse, Rosie is determined to stand up against ableism and be a force for change. "I didn't know what ableism was until I was 28 and it's so damaging to be confronted by that level of discrimination every day," she said. Rosie wants to raise awareness about ableism and make the term more well-known, similar to racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Fans can look forward to seeing Rosie on the upcoming season 18 of Taskmaster. The brave comedian is not letting the trolls get to her and is focused on her successful career. She encourages others to share their stories and experiences, stating, "If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures, get in touch with the entertainment team."
Rosie's journey is a reminder that despite facing challenges and discrimination, one can still thrive and be a source of inspiration for others. She is using her platform to bring attention to important issues and create positive change. We applaud her bravery and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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