Marshanda Wants to Show Herself as She Is - Marshanda: Not Afraid to Be a Real Human Even Though I'm an 'Artist'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

As we know, Marshanda, the former wife of Ben Kasyafani, is currently in poor health. In addition to bipolar disorder, Marshanda also had breast tumor disease, which she announced last year. Nevertheless, Marshanda is not discouraged and instead wants to share her struggle on social media. Marshanda herself admits that she wants to be herself, without any pretense, in her current condition, even though she is labeled as an artist.

However, recently Marshanda poured out her heart through her Instagram account. Marshanda said that she received advice from someone who told her to stop sharing or talking about her struggles on social media and to create a 'perfect' image like she used to have. Hearing this made her heartbroken. Curious about the rest of the story? Check it out below!

1. Hurt Feelings Demanded to Play It Safe as a Public Figure

(photo credit: instagram.com/marshanda99)

Public figures always seem to be required to present the best version of themselves, the perfect version, but this does not apply to Marshanda. Despite her current health condition, Marshanda still wants to appear as she is without any pretense. Often forced to be a public figure who plays it safe, Marshanda, through her recent Instagram post, admitted to feeling hurt, especially after receiving advice from an entertainment observer.

"I was advised by someone in the entertainment industry and they said I should stop sharing the struggles I experience and I should have an image like the old days when I was in soap operas like 'Bidadari' 'Kisah Kasih di Sekolah' and others, an image that is perfect, flawless, and seems to have no flaws," said the 34-year-old artist.

In response to this, Marshanda expressed her disagreement with the advice and admitted to feeling hurt when she is expected to play it safe or always present only what is 'good' as a public figure.

"I feel hurt seeing people saying that I should just play it safe as a public figure. How they project their FEAR onto me. It's sad to see such mentality. I was given the means to change many people's lives, and I don't want to be afraid to BE A REAL HUMAN even though I'm an artist," Marshanda said through the caption of the post on her Instagram.

2. Wanting to Strengthen and Motivate Many People by Being Themselves

(photo credit: instagram.com/marshanda99)

Instead, Marshanda wants to be a useful public figure and motivate many people by being authentic and sharing the story of her struggle and triumph in her journey.

"Personally, I prefer to provide content or be a public figure who helps others heal, feel less alone, and have meaning in your hearts," said Marshanda.

"I want to strengthen and motivate many people. That's my contribution to the world. Not just by showing my greatness, but by showing myself as a whole. Myself as a real human. I can fall, rise again, break, and shine again," continued the beautiful artist.

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