Kate Ferdinand has spoken candidly about the difficulties she has faced since moving to Dubai with her husband Rio and their blended family. The reality TV star, 34, told her Instagram followers that she is not "feeling herself" and described experiencing what she called an "emotional December hangover".
In a frank post, she admitted that January has not brought the usual fresh start feeling. "I don't have that kickstart January feeling like I normally do," she said, adding that she feels "highly emotional" and lacks the energy for her usual activities.
She attributed part of the strain to the pressures of December, including trying to make everything perfect for the children, working, and navigating family relationships. "Sometimes we have to see family we don't really like and fit back into roles we had as children which comes with an emotional hangover as well," she explained.
Kate also disclosed that she felt pressure to post a gym workout but physically could not. "I went to do the workout and I haven't got the energy... I'm so fatigued," she said, emphasising that it is "okay to not be okay" and that not everyone is doing well all the time.
She stated that this month would be about listening to her body and resting rather than pushing herself, and reminded followers that they do not have to treat January as a reset month if they are struggling.
The family, including Cree, four, Shae, two, Lorenz, 19, Tate, 17, and Tia, 14, moved to Dubai nearly six months ago. They are among several celebrities who have left the UK, including Naomi Campbell and Apprentice star Luisa Zissman.
