Selena Gomez recently shared a deeply personal part of her life, revealing her thoughts on starting a family despite facing significant health struggles. In a candid conversation, the singer discussed the emotional journey of coming to terms with her inability to carry her own children due to medical complications. Gomez, who has been public about her battle with lupus, spoke about how her condition has impacted her future plans for motherhood.
Selena Gomez has always wanted a family, but due to health complications, the star will be exploring adoption or surrogacy—when she’s ready.
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“I haven’t ever said this,” Gomez revealed in an interview, “but I can’t carry my own children. I have many medical issues that would put both my life and the baby’s life at risk. That was something I had to grieve for a while.” Despite this difficult reality, the 32-year-old is hopeful and grateful for alternatives like surrogacy and adoption, which she sees as a blessing. “It’s not how I imagined it, but I’m in a better place with it now. There are wonderful people who help others through surrogacy or adoption, and those are options I’m exploring.”
Gomez reflected on her changing perspective toward motherhood, acknowledging that her journey to becoming a parent may not be traditional, but it is something she looks forward to. “I’m excited about what the future holds. It’ll look different, but at the end of the day, I don’t mind. It will be my baby, no matter what.”
In addition to her reflections on family, Gomez touched on her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco, with whom she’s been publicly linked for over a year. Gomez admitted that she had been thinking about becoming a mother long before they began dating. “Before I met my boyfriend, I was single for five years, aside from a few dates. I asked myself, ‘What’s most important to me? Family.’”
Selena Gomez Reveals She Can’t Carry Her Own Children
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Gomez shared how her relationship with Blanco has been a source of joy and light in her life. “I’ve never been loved this way before. He’s my best friend, and I love sharing everything with him.” However, Gomez emphasized that there is no rush for them to marry. “There’s no pressure to tie the knot. We’re just enjoying what we have, and we make sure to protect it. But one thing’s for sure, I’m not changing my name. I’ll always be Selena Gomez.”
Key Points:
i. Selena Gomez revealed she cannot carry her own children due to health issues but is considering surrogacy and adoption.
ii. She shared her emotional process of coming to terms with her medical complications but feels at peace with her options for starting a family.
iii. Gomez is excited for her future family and emphasized that, no matter the method, her child will still be hers.
iv. She discussed her relationship with Benny Blanco, stating that she had been thinking about becoming a mother even before they started dating.
v. Despite their happy relationship, Gomez insists there is no pressure for marriage, and she has no plans to change her name.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News