Model Pippa O’Connor has admitted losing her mother suddenly has made her a stronger person.
The mum-of-one and wife of RTE presenter Brian Ormond, said that the last few months have been “devastating”.
Writing a post on her website pippa.ie, the TV personality said she was glad to see the back of 2014.
“So long 2014, overall a year that I’m happy to say goodbye to. The lows were devastating to say the least… But what I have taken from the past few months is this…
Devastated: Pippa says the last few months have been hell
“I am stronger than I ever thought possible. I have done things and gotten through days and thought how the hell did I just do that,” she wrote.
“I have done things in my career that I wasn’t ready for, did anyway and did well.
“I have learned what it’s really like to lose somebody you adore. That pain is indescribable but the positive I’ve taken from this is to properly appreciate the people I love.
“And to not waste time on any toxic people or people that don’t actually care about me. They don’t deserve a place in my life,” she added.
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Meanwhile Pippa said she is looking forward to a positive year ahead, and instead of creating resolutions, she has goals she would like to achieve.
“I’m feeling more positive and motivated about this year than ever before- probably because I’ve lost my Mum. It’s really made me see things in a different light.
“This year I’m looking forward to traveling, spending more time with family and friends, and fulfilling a big career goal of mine.
“All because these things make me happy,” she wrote.
