HGTV star Jenny Marrs has opened up about how she tries to stay positive after finding ‘some really hateful words written’ about her online.
The TV personality, 46, has been in the spotlight for years thanks to the success of Fixer to Fabulous and Home Town Takeover.
However, some viewers online grouped together to complain about everything from the star’s voice and sarcastic sense of humor to the way she raising her children.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the author explained: ‘Yesterday, I happened upon some really hateful words written about me on the good ole’ internet.
‘Reading through the thread, I went down a deep dark tunnel online of vile hatred. I was shocked and so deeply hurt.’
She then began to list the topics people had taken issue with as she continued: ‘I truly don’t understand how strangers could feel so passionately about things like my voice (I can’t change this), my paint choices (take a breath folks, it’s paint), my sarcastic jokes (I’m sorry, I’m sarcastic, I always have been and always will) and my parenting (I won’t even get into how hurtful and disgusting this line of reasoning was).’
HGTV star Jenny Marrs has opened up about how she tries to stay positive after finding ‘some really hateful words written’ about her in an online thread
The TV personality, 46, has been in the spotlight for years thanks to the success of Fixer to Fabulous and Home Town Takeover (pictured with her husband Dave)
The star admitted that she took a few moments after reading the comments and ‘sat in the hurt’ as she contemplated stepping away from the limelight.
‘I was really sad about it. I was also really angry,’ she noted. ‘I laid it at God’s feet in my frustration. I told Him that I didn’t ask for any of this. He led me here. He knows how much I hate being looked at and judged by strangers.’
Jenny continued: ‘He knows I’m really just an insecure girl who wants a quiet life with my family, my animals and my garden. Yet, He asked me to step into a very different life than the one I wanted and He has led me every step of the way and held me so faithfully.
‘Even still, I told Him I quit. I’m done. I’m tired. I can’t make everyone happy and it’s not worth trying. They talked about MY KID, GOD. I am done.’
The TV star said she then sent out an ‘SOS text’ to ask friends for the prayers and support.
The next morning when she pulled out her Bible Recap study book, she stumbled upon a card with words of encouragement on it.
‘I’ve read it hundreds of times but, most days, I just flip to the page it holds and carry on with my study,’ Jenny admitted. ‘Today, I felt led to read the words. And, they lifted my heart. What an encouragement.’
She explained that the card had been sent by a stranger who let no return address, meaning she had never been able to thank the fan for their kind words.
The star admitted that she took a few moments after reading the comments and ‘sat in the hurt’ as she contemplated stepping away from the limelight
The next morning when she pulled out her Bible Recap study book, she stumbled upon a card with words of encouragement on it
Fans quickly took to Jenny’s comment section to also share positive messages for the star and her family as they urged her not to let critics force her to quit making the shows that they love
Jenny shared: ‘The words she wrote and the study she gifted me have been a source of daily joy for the past couple of years.’
The TV star then wrote: ‘So, while I hesitated in sharing this. I know there are others out there struggling with loud lies coming at them. If that’s you, I pray that you can turn down the lies and remember that you are Beloved.’
She wrote the lengthy caption alongside a picture of the note which gushed: ‘Y’all are brave, confident and loved for your witness in the world today!’
The fan also explained why they had sent the Bible study as they added: ‘Know that we pray for you to continue to shine in our weary, searching world!’
Fans quickly took to Jenny’s comment section to also share positive messages for the star as they urged her not to let trolls and critics force her to quit making the shows that they love.
Jenny and husband Dave wed in 2005 before they welcomed twins Nathan and Ben Marrs five years later in 2010.
Dave and Jenny always knew they wanted to adopt a child and, after a lengthy process, were able to do so with their daughter Sylvie Marrs Democratic Republic of Congo in 2013.
They went on to welcome daughter Charlotte and youngest son, Luke and the brood all live together in a rescued and restored farmhouse.