Former Miss South Africa Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, Opens Up: The Pain Behind the Glamour

Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina

As popular as beauty pageants are tends to be, what most don’t know is that behind those pageant smiles and shimmering crowns, there is always more to it. Recently one of the South Africa beauty contest participant Chidimma Adetshina rise from Miss South Africa 2013 shared a touching story of her life experiences.

Adetshina revealed that, despite her dazzling public image, she often cries herself to sleep. This statement sheds light on the emotional turmoil she has faced since competing in the high-pressure environment of pageantry. Behind the makeup and elegant gowns, her life wasn’t all sunshine. And really, it’s a reminder that the human experience, no matter how polished it looks, can have cracks and deep-rooted pain.

It’s easy to assume that success, fame, and beauty shield people from hardships, but Chidimma’s story serves as a reality check. She highlights the emotional and mental toll of maintaining a flawless public image while privately dealing with struggles that many can relate to, though few discuss.

This confession has sparked conversations around mental health. Especially in high pressure industries like modeling and pageantry, it’s a powerful reminder that no matter how perfect someone may seem on the outside, there can be unseen battles beneath the surface.

Chidimma’s story is a call to reflect on the pressures society places on individuals, especially women, to maintain an image of perfection. Is there a way to reduce these pressures, or are they just part of the package in competitive industries? Let’s open the floor to a balanced discussion, offering support while recognizing that everyone’s struggles, no matter how big or small, are valid.

By presenting the real struggles of someone who seems to “have it all,” Chidimma's candidness opens up space for broader conversations on mental health, especially in industries that thrive on perfection.