Klea Pineda spoke up about being at the receiving end of online bashing these past few months.
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In an Instagram reel, Klea stated that this was her first time talking about the hate she has been receiving online.
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“First of all, I’m one of those people who still experiences heavy bashing online about my physical appearance, how I dress, the way I create my content, how I carry myself, even my skin color. And then there are all the things people accuse me of without even knowing the real story or what’s actually happening in my personal life,” she wrote.
The actress revealed that she tried to protect her mental health by avoiding reading the hurtful comments about her online, but admitted that it has become increasingly difficult.
“Let me tell you this, it’s not easy. It’s not easy waking up in the morning, checking your phone, and the first thing you see are hurtful words from strangers who don’t even know you. I’ve promised myself so many times that I’d stop reading the comments just to protect my mental health. It sounds simple, right? But it’s hard. There are still moments when I can’t help but look, especially when I post something on TikTok or Facebook that I genuinely like, when I feel good about myself, confident, and happy with what I’m sharing. But then… wow. Some of the comments just hit differently,” she said.
“You have no idea how damaging words can be, how they can break someone emotionally and mentally, how they can destroy a person’s confidence to even show up in public,” she added.
She also emphasized how hurtful words thrown at someone on social media can deeply affect them.
“It hurts to think that sometimes, it takes someone losing their life before people realize how serious and deep this issue is. Let’s always choose to be kind. None of us have the right to judge others, especially when we don’t know their story. Please don’t be the reason someone gives up on life. Be an inspiration instead. Help lift others up. Let this be a reminder to those who find joy in bashing and judging people online, use the right way. Stop the hate. Be kind,” she concluded her post.
The post garnered an outpouring of love and encouraging messages from fellow celebrities and fans alike.
“YAKAP!” Jasmine Curtis wrote.
“Fyt natin yang mga aswang na yan di natin sila bati,” Janella Salvador commented.
Meanwhile, another social media user said: “Don’t let them get to your head, Klea! I know you since Starstruck, isa ka sa pinaka genuine yung personality sa batch nyo. Hayaan mo lang sila mang bash, basta kaming nakakakilala sayo at nagmamahal sayo, alam kung sino at ano ka talaga.”
Klea Pineda received online bashing following rumors and speculations about her relationship with her ex-girlfriend.
The criticism intensified when social media users began linking her to her Open Endings co-star Janella, alleging that the latter was the reason behind her breakup with her previous partner.
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