Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi has opened up about her premature daughter’s traumatic birth and the struggles with mum guilt for the first time. The actress, who stars as Leyla Harding in the ITV soap, shared her story in ITVBe’s new documentary series, Drama Queens.
Roxy reveals that her daughter was born prematurely and that she has been dealing with the emotional scars of the experience ever since. She admits that she held on to the trauma for a long time and that she is only just starting to process it now with the help of therapy.
Roxy also discusses the challenges of balancing her demanding career with her personal life. She says that she feels guilty when she has to spend time away from her daughter, but that she knows it is important to have time for herself.
The actress also talks about her relationship with her husband, actor Arsher Ali, and their decision to keep their daughter out of the public eye. She says that they have never publicly disclosed her name or shared her on social media.
Roxy’s story is a powerful and relatable one that will resonate with many mothers. She shows that it is possible to be a successful woman and a loving mother, but that it is not always easy. She is an inspiration to all women who are struggling with the challenges of motherhood.
