![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0024385020h.jpg?width=600)
via Imago
Dustin Johnson kisses Paulina Gretzky when holds the Championship Trophy on the 18th green after winning his first major championship in the final round at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2016. Johnson won with a score of 5 under par. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY OAK20160619756 KEVINxDIETSCH Dustin Johnson Kisses Paulina Gretzky when holds The Championship Trophy ON The 18th Green After Winning His First Major Championship in The Final Round AT The u s Open AT Oakmont Country Club Near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ON June 19 2016 Johnson Won with A Score of 5 Under Par PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY KEVINxDIETSCH
![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0024385020h.jpg?width=600)
via Imago
Dustin Johnson kisses Paulina Gretzky when holds the Championship Trophy on the 18th green after winning his first major championship in the final round at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2016. Johnson won with a score of 5 under par. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY OAK20160619756 KEVINxDIETSCH Dustin Johnson Kisses Paulina Gretzky when holds The Championship Trophy ON The 18th Green After Winning His First Major Championship in The Final Round AT The u s Open AT Oakmont Country Club Near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ON June 19 2016 Johnson Won with A Score of 5 Under Par PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY KEVINxDIETSCH
Paulina Gretzky is surrounded by popular men; she is the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as well as the spouse of legendary golfer Dustin Johnson. She seems to have it all from a successful partner to a famous family. Yet beneath the surface, she was wrestling with an identity crisis that took her on a transformative journey.
She recently reflected on her own growth and journey of self-discovery. She was interviewed in KIND Magazine Health & Wellness. In the interview, she emphasized the importance of mental and emotional well-being, acknowledging that it’s okay not to have all the answers and that self-acceptance is important. She also spoke about her identity crisis journey.
Paulina Gretzky goes on a full disclosure mode
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Paulina’s struggle to define herself was based on the high expectations that accompanied her last name. As the daughter of “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky and wife of one of the world’s greatest golfers, she was constantly in the public eye with spotlight on her each and every move.
It was a life that seemed glamorous on the outside but as we go deeper it was more and more overwhelming. In her own words, she felt “stuck.” The pressure to conform to the image of the perfect wife and daughter was suffocating. She said: “I was stuck in this, ‘What is Paulina Gretzky going to do?’ But like, I don’t always know and it’s OK to not know”
She began her journey of self-discovery during COVID-19 when she battled post-partum depression. Eventually, she realized that it was far better not to have all the answers and that it was normal to feel uncertain.
![](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1017300794h.jpg?width=150&blur=15)
USA Today via Reuters
PGA, Golf Herren Masters Tournament – Final Round, Nov 15, 2020 Augusta, Georgia, USA Dustin Johnson hugs his partner Paulina Gretzky after winning The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports, 15.11.2020 14:51:31, 15203187, Dustin Johnson, PGA, The Masters, Paulina Gretzky, Final Round, wow PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xRobxSchumacherx 15203187
She has put her own happiness and well-being first, not only for the sake of her children and her relationship with Dustin but for her own well-being which in turn is connected to the well-being of all of them as a family unit.
Paulina Gretzky’s battle with legal blindness
The wife of golf superstar Dustin Johnson, Paulina Gretzky’s journey took an unexpected turn when she candidly revealed her battle with legal blindness.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In a heartfelt admission, Paulina disclosed her vision impairment during an interview, describing how she’s legally blind and struggling with her sight. This revelation adds an extra layer to her identity crisis journey, highlighting the courage and resilience she’s shown in the face of this significant challenge.
It underscores that even in the midst of fame and privilege, personal struggles are a universal part of the human experience.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: Greg Norman’s Masterplan For LIV Golf Fails to Honor Brooks Koepka, Despite His Ambitious Urge to Make a Statement
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT