Chrissy Teigen has defended herself after being criticized over a recent post about taking up horseback riding as a hobby.
Teigen said the lessons had been recommended by her therapist following the tragic death of their baby son Jack in September.
Teigen shared, “My therapist says I need something that I do for just me, as I have absolutely nothing currently lol. Today begins my journey into the horse world. I hope this dude likes me… he’s so handsome and appears lazy, I love.”
My therapist says I need something that I do for just me, as I have absolutely nothing currently lol. Today begins my journey into the horse world. I hope this dude likes me 😩 he’s so handsome and appears lazy, I love pic.twitter.com/1Ytejb4L6J
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 16, 2021
However, social media users took that as Teigen complaining she “had nothing” while others had lost so much during the coronavirus pandemic.
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She then posted:
a lot of u really misinterpreted this tweet and I guess that’s on me. I didn’t say I have nothing, I said I have nothing I do for just me. A convo with a therapist. A hobby. Cause I lost a baby. And I’m figuring myself out. And i didn’t buy a horse. But oh my god, what if I did? https://t.co/AYKI37VicV
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 18, 2021
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People were quick to jump to Teigen’s defence. See some of the response below.
A lot of us DIDN’T misinterpret your tweet and we think it’s awesome. There’s a big community of mom riders here (some incredibly accomplished… others… um.. going a lil slower!) congrats on your new hobby. As a mom of four I can tell you—it’s great to have your own thing!
— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) January 18, 2021
You are loved and totally heard . Ignore those fools ♥️♥️♥️
— Marissa J Winokur (@MarissaJWinokur) January 18, 2021
Let @chrissyteigen hangout with a horse what is wrong with you guys
— Meg Stalter (@megstalter) January 18, 2021
You people are exhausting. Put your energy toward something that matters instead of harassing someone who is still mourning. Chrissy & @johnlegend bring so much joy & healing to so many. Leave them alone.
— Katie (@Katie_bg) January 18, 2021
Equine therapy is legit. As someone who also lost a baby at 20 weeks, I’d do the same if I could.
For the love of God, leave @chrissyteigen alone.— ME (@Libbyinrealtime) January 18, 2021
It’s easy to lose yourself when you become a wife and mother. It’s important to take time for yourself. There was nothing wrong with your post. Good luck!
— Tracy Stanciel (@goodNbadparents) January 18, 2021
Huh. People really didn’t understand that from your tweet? What twits. Glad to see you showing how self care works when you experience trauma.❤️ thank you
— ubacat (@ubacat04) January 18, 2021
Teigen’s comments come after she told her fans how difficult the getting ready process for horseback riding was.
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 16, 2021
Will try your hairdryer trick next!! pic.twitter.com/bYgF4S1qgj
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 16, 2021
