Ruth Langsford has opened up about how therapy and close friendships helped her through a 'period of darkness' following her split from Eamonn Holmes. The Loose Women star, 65, credits professional help and her support network for helping her turn a corner after the breakdown of her 14-year marriage.
In her new book Feeling Fabulous, Langsford admits the split felt 'devastating' and 'impossible to survive' at times. She would often start her days crying in the shower before work. 'The biggest emotion that threatened to swallow me up in the early days was sadness,' she writes. 'I expected Eamonn and me to be together forever.'
Langsford says she initially resisted therapy but now credits it, along with her girlfriends, for helping her move forward. 'Friendships, particularly female friendships, are so important to me,' she told the Mirror. 'I would not have got through without my close friends who literally picked me off the floor.'
The TV presenter also reflects on the suicide of her sister, which she has previously spoken about as a traumatic event. 'When you do come through a period of darkness, you feel proud of yourself,' she says. 'I'm still standing with whatever life has thrown at me.'
Langsford encourages others facing tough times to 'surround yourself with fabulous people' and 'say yes to things'. She adds: 'Don't be afraid. Step forward. Step into the light, and you'll surprise yourself.'
