Gemma Atkinson pines for Gorka Marquez in candid post as they’ve been apart for 67 days
The former Hollyoaks star, 36, said it hasn’t been easy without her man as she’s forced to juggle work with being a mum to one-year-old daughter Mia
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Gemma Atkinson has opened up about being apart from Gorka Marquez in a candid post on social media.
The former Hollyoaks star, 36, said it hasn’t been easy without her man as she’s forced to juggle work with being a mum to one-year-old daughter Mia.
And while her man continues to entertain the nation on Strictly Come Dancing with celeb partner Maisie Smith, Gemma admitted that she can’t wait to have him home.
Taking to Instagram, the actress penned: “Favourite part of the day. Smothered in coconut oil and lay in bed.
“I haven’t seen Gorks for 67 days now. To some that’s ages, to others it’s nothing. We all have different circumstances & situations. I get lots of msg from ppl asking how Ive coped juggling mum & work life alone. I try to read them all.”
“Firstly, my family are close by and help me massively! Mias Nana & Grandad are incredible and I couldn’t do it without them. I’ve always been good on my own though too,” she wrote.
Gemma reflected on her life so far, telling fans that she’s been independent since she was a teen after moving out at the age of 17.
“That’s not to say I don’t miss Gorks, I miss him terribly & I can’t wait to have him home,” she added. “But I’ve lived alone since I was 17, and since we met our jobs have always taken one of us away for a few wks at a time. I find what works for me is sticking to a routine that I know keeps me mentally strong.”
“I train daily. Anything from weights to yoga to a 20 min stretch or dog walk. I eat foods that I know will give me energy & keep me going. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so it’s now more then ever I need to keep on top of “my schedule” to ensure I give my best self to Mia, norm & olli, and my work.”
Motivating her fans to be productive during challenging times such as being away from loved ones, Gemma added: “I said from the start my 2 options are either let the time pass positively by being active, sticking to a routine & ploughing on.
“Or let the time pass feeling sorry for myself all over the place wallowing. Times gonna pass regardless so I choose to use it as best I can.”
She added: “That’s not to say I ain’t knackered on some days but I carry on because thats my situation.
“We can’t always control our situations, but we can control how we react to them, and I choose to react with happiness in knowing that I have someone to miss, that I have someone coming home to me soon and that my someone is doing what they love whilst helping to provide for us.
“I know from my DMs many parents do it alone full time, and to you guys, I salute you. Keep going! Do your little ones and yourself proud. You’re stronger than you think,” she added.
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