For now there is no return date, but its message is clear: it is not a farewell, but a necessary respite
Carolina Marínan absolute reference in Spanish badminton and one of the most admired athletes in the country, has recently surprised by announcing a decision as honest as it is brave: temporarily stay away from social media. It is not just a digital disconnection, but a profound gesture of self-care, reflection and personal reconnection, after going through a particularly demanding emotional period.
In an emotional video published on Instagram, Marín confessed without filters that «has collapsed«. He acknowledged that he is not at his best and that he needs to stop. His words, unusual for public figures accustomed to showing constant strength, conveyed truth and closeness. He explained that His decision was not impulsive.but the result of an honest reflection on his physical and emotional state:
“I’m not at my best, I want to be happy and for that I have to find happiness in many things”
According to the magazine Hello!the pressure of the public and the private also weighs. Since his Olympic gold in Rio 2016, his world and European titles, and his continued media presence, Marín has lived in the spotlight. Networks can become a space of pressure, expectations and criticism that is difficult to manage. In addition to the love received, he has also had to deal with attacks and digital harassmenta wear and tear comparable to any elite training when a healthy limit is not set.
The injury that marked a before and after
His pause coincides with another key moment, that of injury suffered at the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameshis third serious knee break. Not only did it take her off the track, but it forced her to face a long, painful rehabilitation full of uncertainty. The blow was physical, but also mental. Marín understood that not only his knee had to heal, but also his insides. Added to the fear of not returning to his level were external expectations and comparison with his brilliant past career.
Taking distance from networks is a act of emotional courage. For someone so exposed to the media, it is not easy to stop, but she has decided to prioritize her personal balance in the face of digital immediacy. He declared naturally:
«It is time to think about yourself, to really reflect on many things»
His gesture invites us to rethink the psychological weight that networks can have, especially on athletes and public figures. When metrics outweigh real life, stopping can be a form of emotional survival.
Take care of yourself to come back stronger
For now there is no return date, but his message is clear, since It is not a farewell, but a necessary respite. Marín seeks to recharge energy, rediscover what is essential and recover happiness in everyday life. The thousands of messages of support received show the affection and respect towards her, remembering that humanity is above exposure.
Because strength is not only measured in medals. Also in the ability to accept one’s own limits, listen to oneself and choose personal well-being. Carolina Marín has done it. And that, perhaps, makes it even bigger.
