It’s nice to see celebrity couples who cherish their marriage and family.
“1883” stars Time McGraw and Faith Hill are a beautiful couple, but as in all families, they have encountered tragedies and challenges.
In 2022, they announced that their daughter Gracie, who is 25 years old, had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
At that time, they got a lot of love and support from everyone, and recently, Gracie has been sharing updates about how she’s doing on social media.
I just wanted to share that I recently learned I have PCOS, which means polycystic ovarian syndrome. To be diagnosed with it, you need to show at least 2 out of 5 certain symptoms, and I actually have 3 of those symptoms.
Gracie wrote in her post, “During my visit to the endocrinologist, I realized that this could be a reason for my weight issues. So, we decided to begin a medication that would help my body work better and provide me with the resources I need to stay healthy as I get older.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdqkYZfOKah
Gracie was open about her situation, saying, “I’m figuring out how to deal with the new spots on my skin, but I don’t think I would have ever gone to a doctor’s appointment like this if I hadn’t worked on my mental health first. Physical health is really important, but mental health is just as crucial.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcCOm5TMr3u
The young McGraw has been applauded by fans online who appreciate her transparency about her condition.
John Hopkins Medicine says that PCOS is a really common hormone issue that affects many women who can have kids.
Women with this condition may not ovulate and they can have high levels of androgens. Some also have small cysts on the ovaries. PCOS may also cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain.
”Sending love to those who are struggling with something similar or literally anything at all. Mental health is freaking hard !! It’s a long road but we can get through it,” the star added.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbODq6Hu97r
“I share my experience to hope my situation has reached someone who can relate. P.S The medicine I’m taking has given me a body I haven’t had in years (maybe ever?). It’s weird to navigate but I’m finding ways to love her.”
Fans rushed to comment and react to the young woman’s honesty, thanking her and calling things such as “brave” and “beautiful”.
Unfortunately, Gracie has had to endure a lot regarding her body. In 2021 she was mocked for her shape and responded to a body shamer by embracing herself while showing off some dance moves!
“Today I looked in the mirror and was feeling fine about myself. I ended up going to a store and picked up a the largest size they had in a dress, which was an 8 btw (bs) I wear a 10, and the lady who was working in the store literally took the dress out of my hands and said ‘that’s not going to fit you’,” she wrote in the beginning of the caption. “Well first, duh because idk it’s not my size??, and second the fact that she literally took the dress out of my hands and verbally told me that I was too big for it really made me upset,” she wrote on Instagram and continued:
“It didn’t only make me upset that she was basically calling me too big but it mostly made me upset because so many stores do this, they only put smaller sizes out and then when you try on their bigger sizes they don’t even go above your knees,” she continued. “I’ve been wearing the same jean size for two or three years now and every time I try a new brand OR EVEN THE SAME ONE I PREVIOUSLY OWN, the size 30 is somehow smaller even if my own body has stayed the same size. It’s not just pants, it’s literally EVERYTHING.”
Gracie definitely has her entire family cheering her on, and that includes Tim McGraw. Back in 2020, Tim talked about his daughter and expressed just how proud he is of her.
“Gracie, our oldest daughter, is an actress in L.A., and she makes me proud every day because she’s such a strong, independent young lady who speaks her mind.”
It’s clear that Gracie has not let her condition affect her genuinity. Let us know what you think about her bravery and transparency in the comments!