Jessie James Decker Shares Struggles In Heartfelt Instagram Essay

Country singer, influencer, author, and entrepreneur Jessie James Decker recently got real about her struggles with mental health and body image.

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Married to NFL receiver Eric Decker, Jessie has three children and often struggles with body image issues.

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The 34-year-old singer mentioned that she swings between the highs and lows of working out too much or slacking off entirely.

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In a detailed Instagram post, Jessie wrote that she wanted to be honest with her fans and while life was beautiful, it came with many ups and downs.

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The country singer counts her blessings but also lets fans know that it's not always all joy and sunshine for her, and received a barrage of support as well.

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Wrote the singer, “I have also always felt a duty to make people smile and happy or laugh and always be that bubbly girl.”

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She also spoke about her struggles with her family, and how a subreddit page targets her with hate and makes her anxious.

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Decker also revealed that because she’s an influencer, people don’t take her seriously as a musician and she finds that rather offensive.

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She ended her heartfelt post by telling her fans that she knew she was not alone, and that they were not alone either.

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