Shay Mitchell is opening up about her heartbreaking loss.
The “Pretty Little Liars” alum took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to reflect on the past year – and to reveal that she suffered a miscarriage in 2018.
The 31-year-old star shared a series of pics from the past 12 months. Near the end of the length post, she wrote, “Lastly, although it was an amazing year, it didn’t come without some hardships.”
The actress then shared a sonogram of a baby with a broken heart emoji.
“We all have to deal with various struggles and challenges in life. And sometimes it’s easier to only showcase the good times on social media, which is what leads many people to criticize it for its lack of authenticity,” Shay penned. “Having so many people follow me on Instagram and read my posts is both incredibly humbling and hugely uplifting.”
“The support and affection that so many of you show me lifts me up during even my darkest days, one of which happened last year after I miscarried and lost the child of my hopes and dreams.”
Looking ahead, the actress also shared her wish for her fans in the new year.
“In the spirt of the new year, I think that we need to remember that we are all on this journey together—in good times and in bad—and to remind ourselves that we seldom really know or understand the struggles and hardships that other people are going through,” she explained.
“So, for 2019, let’s all try to be a little more compassionate, empathetic, patient and thoughtful with each other,” she concluded. “Happy New Year everyone!”
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