{"id":94705,"date":"2024-10-16T14:22:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T07:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/?p=94705"},"modified":"2024-10-16T14:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T07:22:45","slug":"meghan-markle-43-describes-herself-with-this-phrase-while-talking-to-teen-girls-charity-co-founder-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/meghan-markle-43-describes-herself-with-this-phrase-while-talking-to-teen-girls-charity-co-founder-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle, 43, Describes Herself with This Phrase While Talking to Teen Girls, Charity Co-Founder Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Mental health matters and Meghan Markle is leading by example. The Duchess of Sussex recently shared her experiences with a group of teenage girls, discussing the reasons behind her decision to take a break from social media.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>On October 2, a group of young girls at Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara got an unforgettable visitor\u2014Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex surprised the girls by joining them for a screen-free afternoon of participating in different activities.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94732 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/a12991056a727399d21d1bdc8c0feda26ab80160c29c20bbb6165bde99e70eae.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"673\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a12991056a727399d21d1bdc8c0feda26ab80160c29c20bbb6165bde99e70eae.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>They played games, made friendship bracelets, did coloring, and had candid conversations about the impact of social media. Meghan was there to support the launch of a new digital wellness initiative called Social Media U. It is a program designed to help young people navigate the complexities of online life.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>The program is a collaboration between Girls Inc., a national mentorship and leadership organization, and #HalfTheStory, a nonprofit focused on promoting healthier relationships with technology.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94731 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/d12e778064cac47722ec1060d311a2c1125a7c7a337ad5bfb8b21bdf69c3a9c4.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"1152\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d12e778064cac47722ec1060d311a2c1125a7c7a337ad5bfb8b21bdf69c3a9c4.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>This partnership is set to expand nationwide, bringing critical conversations about responsible tech use to students across the country. During her visit, Meghan didn\u2019t shy away from tough topics.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>As Larissa May, founder of #HalfTheStory, explained to Vanity Fair, the Duchess of Sussex opened up about her own experiences with online bullying in a session with the girls. \u201cWe did an activity where we talked through a bunch of scenarios,\u201d Larissa shared, and \u201cMeghan talked about being one of the most bullied people in the world.\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94730 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/b10b484f7ad7e1a639dcc4ec6fcf520a7203aee83253efc106b35979e2df03c7.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"1152\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b10b484f7ad7e1a639dcc4ec6fcf520a7203aee83253efc106b35979e2df03c7.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>The session also had the girls actively engage with the topic. \u201cWe had girls wave these little emoji signs and talk about how each one of these scenarios would have impacted them emotionally,\u201d Larissa added.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Meghan\u2019s candid revelations have since sparked a wave of reactions from fans. Messages of empathy poured in, with one person writing,\u201cSending hugs to Meghan. Yes, she\u2019s put up with too much abuse. I do not have time to dislike anyone.\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94729 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/11ebdef1ebe3c01e640f5950691136c8bfbf781fffbf5904c28aae106472f3b4.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"281\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11ebdef1ebe3c01e640f5950691136c8bfbf781fffbf5904c28aae106472f3b4.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>The conversation didn\u2019t stop there. Defenders of Meghan also voiced their frustrations. One commenter stated, \u201cThis is exactly why she has to make this speech, because of these nasty comments. No matter what she does, y\u2019all are quick to judge her. Y\u2019all don\u2019t know her, just let her live[sic].\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Some responses were more measured. One individual admitted, \u201cI\u2019m not a big fan of hers personally,\u201d but added that \u201cthe internet has not been her friend.\u201d The person acknowledged that while Meghan \u201cprobably made mistakes in her life,\u201d most people have the advantage of privacy, unlike her.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94728 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/680300349bf9217bd67c822c95dc72b460a94481f95440bbb4fd6c51f1a0b065.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"661\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/680300349bf9217bd67c822c95dc72b460a94481f95440bbb4fd6c51f1a0b065.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>The social media user further noted that Meghan\u2019s personal experiences with bullying, could \u201chelp a lot of these young girls in learning how to deal with it.\u201d Given the rise in youth suicides due to online bullying, the person concluded, \u201cIf she can help change their story, then good on her.\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Despite the support, not everyone saw eye to eye. One person even compared Meghan\u2019s experience to that of Queen Camilla, saying, \u201cI think Camilla receives a lot more criticism, yet she quietly endures it and continues to do her duty, representing the Crown.\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94727 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/bd13c285f9e3448dc666472590e8e049ffb8699eaae5a4edbb6862714bf7ae9b.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"661\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bd13c285f9e3448dc666472590e8e049ffb8699eaae5a4edbb6862714bf7ae9b.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>As Meghan\u2019s recent revelation about her struggles with online bullying continues to spark reactions, her commitment to supporting young girls remains steadfast.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Financial backing for this new initiative comes from a range of high-profile supporters. This includes Meghan and Prince Harry\u2019s Archewell Foundation, the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, and Melinda French Gates\u2019s Pivotal Ventures.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94726 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/1b084ac41fe7b0b959ae1bf13abf424f4eb6a789fee536968a0004eb93680fef.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"661\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1b084ac41fe7b0b959ae1bf13abf424f4eb6a789fee536968a0004eb93680fef.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>For the past four years, Meghan and Prince Harry have been channeling their personal experiences with online harassment and misinformation into meaningful action.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94725 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/7a37832301fb5a7eadd9a8a73880770565c7b61cf705fbbd76b4033f668ecf94.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"491\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7a37832301fb5a7eadd9a8a73880770565c7b61cf705fbbd76b4033f668ecf94.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>In an August interview with \u201cCBS News,\u201d the couple discussed the dangers of social media and their efforts to support families affected by online harm. \u201cOur kids are young. They\u2019re three and five. They\u2019re amazing,\u201d Markle said.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>\u201cAll you want to do as parents is protect them. And so, as we can see what\u2019s happening in the online space, we know that there\u2019s a lot of work to be done there, and we\u2019re just happy to be able to be a part of change for good,\u201d she added.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>In addition to their advocacy, the couple has launched, The Parents Network through the Archewell Foundation, a program designed to help parents whose children have been impacted by the harmful effects of the digital world.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>In March 2024, Meghan Markle spoke at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, about the height of the online abuse she faced during a vulnerable period. She revealed that the worst of the harassment occurred while she was pregnant with her son, Prince Archie, and daughter, Princess Lilibet, and when they were infants.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-94724 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/legendstitch.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/84925a28ddf563764543377a5782d0e417968c1aeb6731857d9458e7e7002255.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"992\"' height='\"756\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/84925a28ddf563764543377a5782d0e417968c1aeb6731857d9458e7e7002255.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>During the \u201cBreaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives\u201d panel, Meghan reflected on the toll social media took on her well-being. She explained that she now keeps her distance from it for her mental health but acknowledged that \u201cthe bulk of the bullying and abuse\u201d happened when she was pregnant and when her kids were newborns.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental health matters and Meghan Markle is leading by example. The Duchess of Sussex recently shared her experiences with a group of teenage girls, discussing the reasons behind her decision to take a break from social media. 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