Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has shared a heartbreaking message on social media, revealing that she has recently gone through a breakup with her South African boyfriend Selema Masekela
In a post on Facebook, Nyong’o wrote, “I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”
She went on to say that she was tempted to hide away from the world, but that she had decided to face her pain head-on.
“But I am reminded that the magnitude of the pain I am feeling is equal to the measure of my capacity for love,” she wrote. “And so, I am choosing to face the pain, cultivating the courage to meet my life exactly as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass.”
Nyong’o also expressed hope that her story would be helpful to others who are going through heartbreak.
“I share this to keep it real, and hoping that the knowledge of my experience might be useful to someone else out there experiencing the grip of heartbreak who is poised to try and escape from the pain and miss out on the wisdom that comes from it,” she wrote. “#Breakup #LetsFaceOurPainSoWeDontSpreadIt”
Nyong’o’s post has resonated with many people, who have shared their own stories of heartbreak and offered their support to the actress.
“Thank you for sharing your story, Lupita,” wrote one person. “You are a role model to so many people, and your courage is inspiring.”
“I’m so sorry to hear about your breakup,” wrote another person. “You are a beautiful and strong woman, and you will get through this.”
Nyong’o’s message is a reminder that heartbreak is a normal part of life, and that it’s important to face our pain head-on. By doing so, we can learn from our experiences and grow stronger.
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