‘I’m Not Afraid’: Overcoming Depression, Paige Spiranac Threw Light on the Journey Towards Her ‘Good Place’ in 2018

In 2018, two years after Paige Spiranac left professional golf, she got a fantastic opportunity standing at her door. Sports Illustrated wanted her to model for their swimsuit. She became an SI model, and fans loved her photoshoot. However, a coin has two sides, and in the same way, everything in life has two aspects. While fans loved her photos, she also received criticism. But no one could stop her.

Spiranac has received much scrutiny for her looks and body. People have often called her out for wearing revealing clothes and catching all the attention. They believe that the former pro golfer has reached splendid success only because she was popular on social media and because her content was bold and revealing. However, she shared her story with Esquire and revealed her wish to change the world.

What does Paige Spiranac desire?

The golf beauty has always shushed everyone with her powerful personality. But it wasn’t all a bed of roses for Spiranac. She was not always as strong as she was now and had suffered her share of agony. Mental stress and anxiety have been a big part of her life. 2016 was primarily a tough time for her, leading her to leave professional golf. Negativity surrounded her a lot. “Two years ago, [the negativity] definitely affected me. I became very depressed, and I had a lot anxiety,” said Spiranac in a 2018 interview.

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However, she could overcome it after a long time. But once she started putting in the effort, she started seeing minor changes and was eventually out of the suffering. And in 2018, she was in a better place than before. Explaining the journey, she said, “Now I’m in a really good place, and I’m not afraid to speak out on it, and I’m going to continue to speak out on it.” It took her some time to realize that she could rise above the pain and suffering. The former LPGA pro realized that she didn’t have to please anyone.

Being true to herself was the motto, and she achieved it. However, when she was in a better place, she wanted to improve the world. Since Spiranac experienced anxiety, she knew what to do. And therefore, she wanted to help everyone. Expressing her wish, she said, “I’m never going to try and please other people. All I can do is live my truth and be a good person, and I will feel right and fulfilled. That’s what matters.” Spiranac realized that no matter what she does, she will always get hate. Therefore, it was better to focus on herself.

The epitome of successful Spiranac

After realizing her potential, there was no stopping the internet queen. Once she was out of anxiety, her path to success was clear, and the first instance was the SI swimsuit photoshoot. She embraced the opportunity and did not let criticism be part of her success saga. However, she was freaked out about the photo shoot in a good way.

She didn’t have to think twice about it. However, Spiranac knew that criticism would follow once they released the pictures. But she was ready to enjoy that phase too. She was waiting for the negative comments and golf media to talk negatively about her photoshoot. This is how powerful she became once she conquered her fears.

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Spiranac is now an idol for many influencers. She knows how to tackle negativity well and shine through pain.