Maura Higgins

2024 - 10 - 29

From Dark Thoughts to Love Connection: The Journey of Maura Higgins!

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Maura Higgins candidly opens up about her struggles with mental health after Love Island and her blossoming friendship with Pete Wicks!

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is making headlines again, but this time it's not just for her famous dating life or her reality TV antics. The stunning reality star recently shared some deeply personal insights about her mental health struggles following her meteoric rise to fame on the hit show Love Island in 2019. In a heartfelt confession, Maura revealed that she experienced 'very dark thoughts' during this period, feeling overwhelmed and believing she ‘didn't want to be here anymore.’ Such vulnerability from a celebrity highlights the stark contrast against the glittering facade of fame and fortune.

Reflecting on her journey, Maura recounted her feelings of isolation upon leaving the villa, returning to a world where she felt she had 'no friends, no family, nobody I could trust.' The pressures of sudden celebrity status contributed to her mental health struggles, leading to a breakdown that left her at her lowest point. Thankfully, through the support of friends and a willingness to open up about her feelings, Maura began to recognize the importance of mental wellness and sought help, embarking on a path towards recovery and self-acceptance.

In another twist, the Love Island beauty also shared her newfound connection with reality star Pete Wicks. Although the pair has been spotted enjoying each other's company, Maura firmly stated that they are just friends... for now! This revelation comes amidst swirling rumors about their romance, showcasing her ability to balance the complexities of her public and private life. Maura's light-hearted approach to friendships post-fame serves as a refreshing reminder that even in the limelight, life can still be about building meaningful connections.

Mindful of the long-lasting effects of her journey, Maura Higgins uses her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, encouraging others to speak out about their struggles. The importance of sharing one's experiences cannot be overstated, particularly in a society often focused on the highlights of celebrity lives. Through her story, Maura not only offers insight into the challenges faced by reality stars but also serves as a beacon of hope, emphasizing that it’s okay to ask for help and prioritize mental well-being. Did you know that Maura once ranked 6th in the 2019 series of Love Island? Her rise was meteoric, but the lessons she learned about love and life along the way are what truly define her success!

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Maura Higgins admits she experienced 'very dark thoughts' during ... (Goss.ie)

Maura Higgins has admitted she experienced “very dark thoughts” during her rapid rise to fame, and felt like she “didn't want to be here anymore”.

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Maura Higgins had 'very dark thoughts' after Love Island (EVOKE)

Maura Higgins has opened up about having' dark thoughts' after leaving Love Island in 2019.

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Maura Higgins emotionally says 'I didn't want to be here anymore ... (RSVP Live)

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins discussed the reality of her behind-the-scenes struggles with fame after rocketing to stardom on the show back in ...

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Maura Higgins struggled with 'dark thoughts' after leaving Love Island (Her.ie)

Maura Higgins has opened up about her mental health struggles with the reality star revealing she had a breakdown following Love Island.

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Maura Higgins reveals horrifying moment she was assaulted in a ... (The Irish Sun)

The former Love Island star, 33, revealed it took place during an evening out with pals before she shot to fame in 2019. Advertisement. Sign up for ...

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Maura Higgins recalls leaving friends concerned after worrying ... (Irish Mirror)

Maura Higgins spoke about how two phone calls changed her mental health journey, after one friend contacted her agent to ask if she would be allowed to go ...

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Maura Higgins breaks silence on Pete Wicks romance after they're ... (The Irish Sun)

MAURA Higgins has broken her silence on her romance with Pete Wicks after they were spotted snogging.Love Island beauty Maura, 33, and Strictly star P.

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Maura Higgins says she 'didn't want to be here' as she opens up ... (The Irish Sun)

The 33-year-old, who took part in the ITV2 show in 2019, has opened up about the 'dark thoughts' she had after finding fame in the iconic villa. Advertisement.

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Love Island star Maura Higgins says she 'didn't want to be here' after ... (Irish Star)

The star said that she arrived back in the UK after leaving the villa with "no friends, no family, nobody I could trust”

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Love Island's Maura Higgins says she "adores" Pete Wicks in new ... (digitalspy.com)

Love Island star Maura Higgins has said she "adores" Pete Wicks, clarifying that the pair are just friends.

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Maura Higgins says she 'didn't want to be here anymore' after Love ... (Sunday World)

The star has also spoken about how she was sexually assaulted in a taxi and was blamed for it by her ex-partner. Maura Higgins attending the BAFTA TV Awards ...

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Maura Higgins in heartbreaking admission after 'scary' ordeal led ... (Irish Mirror)

Former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins candidly opened up about her dark thoughts behind-the-scenes as she struggled with the demands at the height of ...

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Maura Higgins opens up on 'very dark thoughts' after Love Island fame (Dublin Live)

The 33-year-old Ballymahon native recalled how she told her pal she could barely sleep and felt “overworked” when she left the Love Island villa.

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Maura Higgins breaks silence on her 'romance' with Pete Wicks after ... (Goss.ie)

The two have been sparking romance speculation since the summer and have been spotted on a number of romantic outings since. Pete and Maura first sparked ...

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Maura Higgins in tears as she 'blamed herself for so long' for best ... (Irish Mirror)

Love Islander Maura Higgins admitted she blamed herself for the death of her best friend Andrew Rowan as she emotionally recalled the day of his motorbike ...

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Maura Higgins opens up on sexual assault by taxi driver (Extra.ie)

Maura Higgins has admitted she blamed herself after being sexually assaulted by a taxi driver in an emotional new interview.

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Maura Higgins opens up about 'dark thoughts' in new podcast (Newstalk)

Irish Love Island star Maura Higgins has said she “didn't want to be here” after leaving the reality TV show behind.

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Maura Higgins admits she experienced 'very dark thoughts' during ... (Goss.ie)

Maura Higgins has admitted she experienced “very dark thoughts” during her rapid rise to fame, and felt like she “didn't want to be here anymore”.

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Maura Higgins reveals her ex blamed HER when she was sexually ... (Daily Mail)

The Love Island star, 33, opened up to Paul Carrick Brunson on his We Need To Talk Pod, and explained that when she opened up to her ex about the traumatic ...

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Love Island star Maura Higgins has recalled being sexually assaulted by a taxi driver on her way home from a night out.

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Maura Higgins' candid chat about rise to fame shatters myth of the ... (Independent.ie)

Reality TV star Maura Higgins has pulled back the curtain on her rapid rise to fame in a candid interview, one which holds a mirror up to how we treat ...

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Maura Higgins reveals she cut her dad off after 'horrendous' phone call (Sunday World)

Maura Higgins has revealed that she hasn't spoken to her dad since a “horrendous” phone call several years ago.

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Maura Higgins praised for challenging toxic relationships and the ... (Her.ie)

Maura spoke out recently on the 'We Need To Talk' podcast with Paul C. Brunson, discussing the truth behind her rise to fame.

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'We haven't spoken in years' reveals Maura Higgins as she recalls ... (The Irish Sun)

MAURA Higgins has revealed how she stopped talking to her father after she "physically couldn't breathe" after a "horrendous" phone call from him.The.

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Maura Higgins' candid chat about rise to fame shatters myth of the ... (Independent.ie)

Reality TV star Maura Higgins has pulled back the curtain on her rapid rise to fame in a candid interview, one which holds a mirror up to how we treat ...

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