‘You Can Only Stay Strong for So Long and Hide It’: After Her Infamous 2017 Controversy, Lexi Thompson Opened Up About Her Mental Struggles

We’ve all heard that fame comes at a considerable cost. Lexi Thompson, for one, is a proponent of this well-known saying. Thompson has not had an easy run. Verily, experiences build a person, even famous ones. The famous pro golfer’s list of professional and personal struggles is a long one. So was it really such a striking shock when Thompson wanted to go for a break back in 2018?

The prevalent hustle culture has negated the value of a simple slowdown along the way. However, with time and rising awareness even famous stars have started to openly value their mental peace more often and take breaks when necessary. Lexi Thompson is an exemplification of the same. However, one might wonder- what was actually Lexi’s tipping point?

Lexi Thompson talks about the reason why she took a break

The women’s golf sensation has had a past filled with contact upheavals. From her mother’s illness to her grandmother’s demise, to even the famous rule break controversy, Lexi has had to deal with a lot.

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Even though she has surmounted all these difficulties with incomparable strength and grace, a part of her needed healing in order to do so. Sometimes, as our life progresses, we forget how important is to take a stop and breathe to actually perceive the world around us.

Thompson talked about the same when she was asked why she decided to take a break back in 2018. She talked about how her life has always been surrounded by polishing her natural finesse at golf ever since she was 5, and how that has stopped her from living life like a normal woman in her twenties.

Lexi said, “You can only stay strong for so long and hide it. I am a very strong person, but at times you just need a break, you need to realize you need to have time for yourself. I mean, I’m a 23-year-old girl, and that’s what a lot of people don’t realize. I’m not just a golfer, I need to have a life as well and enjoy it”, according to Bunkered.

Clearly, the obsession of our society with achieving timed goals has stopped us from seeing beyond ticking off some list and living life as it is. Lexi, for one, did not choose that kind of life for herself. She sought professional help. Thompson took time to heal from the excruciating amount of problems she had to deal with.

Many have accounted for the famous 2017 rule break controversy as one of the major tipping points that led to her taking a break.

Uncovering the 2017 rule break controversy

The famous 2017 ANA Inspiration rule break controversy is accounted for giving Lexi nightmares for a long time. This sad turn of events contributed significantly to her struggles.

She was penalized for a change of rules that cost her a major title. She was leading when the news was given to her. The Golf World was in threads over this unexpected incident. It clearly added to Lexi Thompson’s pre-existing sad personal life reality back then.

What do you think about Lexi’s justification for a much-needed break? Share your views in the comments section below.

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