WWE star opens up about difficult period and what changed her mindset
Summary
– Paige recalled meeting a young fan during one of the lowest points of her life
– She said the girl still looked at her like a role model despite how badly she felt
– The moment helped Paige realize that mistakes can become part of someone else’s survival guide
Paige opened up about a moment with a young fan that changed how she saw herself.
She recalled being in a store buying alcohol during a very difficult time in her life. Paige said she felt like she looked terrible and described herself as being extremely unhealthy, disconnected, and no longer caring about herself.
During that moment, a little girl recognized her. Paige said the girl looked at her with excitement and admiration because she knew her as a wrestler.
The girl told Paige that she wanted to become a wrestler one day. Paige encouraged her, but the moment hit much deeper because of what Paige was going through privately.
At the time, Paige said she believed her career was over. She referenced the fallout from personal tapes coming out, drug use, not speaking to people, and being away from work.
That combination left her feeling like everything had fallen apart. She admitted that she had stopped caring about herself because she thought her future in wrestling was gone.
The young fan changed something in her. Paige said the girl had no idea what she was going through and only saw someone she thought was cool.
That made Paige rethink what it means to be a role model. She said she once believed role models had to be perfect, but later realized they can also be people who make mistakes and come out the other side.
Paige described that idea as her struggle to become someone else’s survival guide. The encounter helped her understand that her story could still matter to people, even with painful chapters.
That moment became a wake-up call. Paige realized she still wanted to be that kind of person for fans who looked up to her, especially young girls who dreamed of stepping into the ring.
Paige opened up about how meeting a little girl became the turning point in her battle with addiction
"I was in a store getting alcohol, and this little girl knew who I was. I looked horrible. I was really skinny, I smelled, I just looked like an addict. But she looked at me… pic.twitter.com/ZCPxVnOYmY
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