Scarlett Harlett Instagram – Hi everyone, some of you may have noticed my absence from social media for some time now, and I wanted to make this post in the hopes of being able to move forward in the healthiest way I can.
Two weeks ago while away at a gig I got news that my mum was going to pass. My biggest fear was finally realising.. but thanks to my mum’s boundless strength she held on until I was able to arrive, and my sister and I saw her off to her very last moment.
Some of you may remember me speaking about the strong bond my mum and I shared on Drag Race, and this last year trying to accept my mum’s declining health and mortality has been the single hardest obstacle I have ever had to face.
I’ve been so crippled with anxiety and depression over the thought of her leaving this earth that I found as time went on I just simply couldn’t function as a “normal” human being. The most menial tasks like posting on social media just became too much, knowing that sooner rather than later I would lose my biggest fan, my biggest supporter and the unconditional love she provided me.
Yesterday we held her funeral, and while I’m not ready to say goodbye, I promised my mum in her last moments that I would carry on for her, and I am beyond thankful that she and my love for her has been immortalised forever through the medium of TV.
I know it will take some time for me to truly process the grief I’m feeling, but I will do my best to keep that promise I made to her, and if I can muster even half of the amount of strength that she had, I’ll know it’s because she instilled that in me.
I love you Mum ♥️ | Posted on 25/May/2023 15:03:29
