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Robyn Lawley Reveals 'Bad Ass' Scars After Having A Seizure On Staircase

The fall was related to her lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosis. - by Lauren Williamson
  • 17 Aug 2018
Robyn Lawley Reveals 'Bad Ass' Scars After Having A Seizure On Staircase
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Australian model Robyn Lawley has opened up about the terrifying accident that left her with scars on her forehead, lip and chin, revealing that she had a seizure on a staircase and fell over seven foot.

The 29-year-old shared side-by-side images comparing her bloodied and scraped face from two months ago to her noticeably scarred one from this week, implying that her lupus and
antiphospholipid syndrome were to blame.

“There’s a reason I was public about my lupus and aps diagnosis from the start, a lifelong incurable (for now) condition I didn’t know what I or still am in for,” she wrote in the caption on Instagram.

“I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over 7ft and landed on my face. I suppose it’s ironic that I’m a model, however I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck. I’ve managed to come full circle with that gratefulness, and luck. I could of had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all.”

The mum-of-one said that with fashion week approaching, she wanted to acknowledge the “new lightning bolt scar” that people will notice.

“As the scars fade, apart of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do.”

She also thanked singer Selena Gomez, agent Chelsea Bonner and others around her who are brave enough to share their physical and emotional battles. 

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As I'm getting ready to return to work, feeling strong and near myself again, I want to be completely honest with you, in this day and age where we seemingly share all, I needed some time, healing physically and emotionally. I do however want the truth known. Nearly 2 months ago I had an accident. There's a reason I was public about my lupus and aps diagnosis from the start, a lifelong incurable (for now) condition I didn't know what I or still am in for. I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over 7ft and landed on my face. I suppose it's ironic that I'm a model, however I'm grateful I didn't break my neck. I've managed to come full circle with that gratefulness, and luck. I could of had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all. With fashion week coming soon I wanted to acknowledge my new lighting bolt scar on my forehead (aka offical wizard now 🙋‍♀️) lip and chin. As the scars fade, apart of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do. Life isn't all rainbows. I've found strength the past few months following people who are brave to share their physical and emotional ongoing battles. Thank you @elly.mayday (battling ovarian cancer) thank you @chelseabonner (battling fibromyalgia) thank you @_indianrosee & @selenagomez (fellow lupus warriors) thank you. To anyone that's going through something I'm sorry for the pain you have to endure. You are always welcome to DM questions about SLE (lupus) or APS. Thank you to the hospital staff and doctors who were fast to treat me. Thank you to my love of my life saving me. Sending out love and positive vibes. You can always follow @lupusorg or @lupusla to help support lupus research. This photo is from the hospital a couple of months ago and one from a week ago. 🖤😘 Peace Robyn

In a follow up post Robyn added that while some have labelled her scras "horrific" she preferred the term "bad ass".

"Don’t be bullied by their ideals," she wrote. "Thank you everyone for your beautiful support, it means so much to me."

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Feels good to be back working on set today, some news websites have already labelled my scars as horrific ...I prefer the term bad ass. Don't be bullied by their ideals. Thank you everyone for your beautiful support, it means so much to me. This beautiful number is also eco friendly by @zeromcornejo taken for an upcoming feature, with a magazine that is actually caring about the environment 👍✌️🍃👏

Robyn was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition after the birth of her daughter Ripley in 2015.

"When it first started happening it was incredibly intimidating," she said in an interview with Sports Illustrated. "It was also harder to manage as I didn't know what was wrong with me."

“I had symptoms towards the end of the pregnancy,” Robyn told news.com.au. “It started in the muscles. I couldn’t pick up things very well and I was losing the ability to walk and to talk."

The diagnosis has lead her to say no to the prospect of more biological children. 

“For me I am one and done,” she said. “I’m really happy and content, but I don’t want to go through that ever again because it was horrifyingly scary and painful. If I ever really wanted another one there is always adoption.”

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And suddenly I have a 3 year old 😧 time goes so fast, so happy to spend it with this munchkin, love my girl ❤ #Ripley

Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, is an unpredictable disease in which a person’s immune system attacks its own body's tissue, with symptoms and severity varying from patient to patient. It be a difficult condition to diagnose but around one in every 600 Australians are affected.

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