Just days after undergoing treatment for Lyme disease, Bella Hadid is showing promising signs of bouncing back. On Wednesday, September 24, the 28-year-old supermodel was seen strutting through Paris, exuding elegance in a stylish brown trench coat, complemented by sleek black oval sunglasses. Her golden-brown locks were neatly held back by a matching headband, and she carried a chic shoulder bag, radiating positivity and vitality as she stepped out.
That very day, Bella took to Instagram to give her fans an update, revealing that she had made her long-awaited return to the gym. Accompanying a photo of herself on a treadmill, she penned a heartfelt message: "First day in the gym in a long time! Just walking, but still! Getting my stamina back." Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, 61, promptly reposted the moment, showering her daughter with encouragement: "Gooooo Bella ..... One day at a time."
Just a week prior, Yolanda had opened up about Bella's ongoing health struggles in an emotional Instagram post on September 18. She shared how heart-wrenching it had been to witness Bella's silent battle. "Watching my Bella struggle in silence has cut the deepest core of hopelessness inside me," she confessed. Labeling chronic neurological Lyme disease as an "invisible disability," Yolanda emphasized that her own pain paled in comparison to her daughter's suffering.
Yolanda, who has been living with Lyme disease since 2012, explained that she had chosen to step back from sharing her own journey to focus on her daughter's healing. She described Bella as "relentless and courageous," admiring her "bravery and your willingness to keep fighting for health despite the failing protocols and countless setbacks you have faced." Yolanda went on to laud her daughter's resilience through years of darkness, pain, and setbacks since her diagnosis in 2013. "I am so proud of the fighter that you are. You are not alone, I promise to have your back every step of the way, no matter how long this takes," she added.
Her heartfelt post came just a day after Bella shared snapshots from her hospital bed on September 17, where she appeared to be resting while connected to IV bags. Alongside the pictures, Bella apologized to her fans: "I’m sorry I always go MIA. I love you guys."
Despite her health challenges, Bella recently celebrated a joyous milestone. Some time ago, she marked the fifth fragrance launch of her brand Orabella with a lavish summer garden party, surrounded by her closest friends Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Alex Consani. Sharing a group photo on Instagram, she captioned it affectionately: "My cuties."
From hospital treatment to a glamorous Parisian outing, Bella seems resolute in taking each day one step at a time, with the unwavering support of her loved ones by her side.
