THE Only Way Is Essex star Clelia Theodorou bravely showed her scars – two years on from a tragic crash and her mum’s death.
In 2023, Clelia shared her heartbreak over losing her mum in a horror accident that May.
The star , who was pregnant at the time, was also left with “terrible injuries” after she broke both legs and feet in the crash.
She ultimately welcomed her daughter Cielo with Tommy Cole later that year.
Two years on, Clelia took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt post with her followers.
She captioned: “I’m really nervous to post this picture as I’ve been holding off posting anything showing my scars.
“I want to be completely honest, because as much as I’d love to say its fine and I’m getting on with it, it hasn’t been fine and a lot I’ve had to work through physically and emotionally.
“My body changed overnight and with each surgery has changed further which has been hard to come to terms with.
“Its only been in the last few weeks I’ve actually braved having my legs out at all (that and this scorching heatwave).
“I have around 12 scars in total and I think it’s time to just brave it and share them, because as much as they affect me I am walking again, able to have lovely trips to the park with Cici and start living again.
“All of which seemed impossible at one point but here we are walking around the park hand in hand, making memories.
“There’s no making the scars disappear, and it’s a lot of changes I’m trying to come to accept day by day.
“Some days are really hard, some days are easier.
“Trauma changes you both inside and out there’s no denying that, but I want to be as transparent as possible with my on going recovery and how I feel and let you guys know its okay not to feel okay every day but good days like this are also round the corner.”
One follower commented: “I honestly never noticed the scar until I read the caption. You look lovely.”
Another shared: “Your scars tell a story, one where you survived and got through something terrible. Be proud you look gorgeous.”
A third penned: “The most beautiful girl inside and out.”
Upon announcing her mum’s death , Clelia said at the time: “At the end of May myself and my mum were unfortunately involved in an accident, we both suffered terrible injuries.
“I am continuing to heal from mine after weeks in hospital but it’s with the biggest regret to say that my beautiful Mum couldn’t heal from hers.
“The person I never, ever wanted to say goodbye too.
“Who loved me unconditionally, the pure definition of a mother’s love.”
