2024-01-24 17:03:10
Before becoming a rising ballerina, Michaela went through a long, winding and grueling path. A difficult past which did not portend such a glorious destiny. As a child, she was a vulnerable and unloved orphan because of her skin problems. Shy and withdrawn, she only wanted to find a loving family and a friendly home to grow up in. But, no one wanted her. Michaela experienced intense suffering from a very young age. She had to fight a long battle before achieving her dreams. For a while, she saw no hope on the horizon and no reason to survive. Until the miracle of adoption: it was thanks to his wonderful parents, the two people most dear to him, that his destiny was set in motion. Discover his captivating story!
A little orphan girl mocked and rejected by others
Michaela DePrince – Source: spm
Born in 1995, following losing both her parents, this little girl’s life became a real nightmare. She had to face many difficulties and overcome several trials during her stay at the orphanage. She suffered from vitiligo, a progressive depigmentation of the skin that results in white spots all around her neck. This earned him ridicule and criticism from his local community in Sierra Leone.
Around her, the young children were mocking and aggressive. She was often told that she was “ ugly “, that no one would want her and that she had no chance of being adopted. Michaela Deprince even claims that she was given a label: she was called “ the devil’s child “. So much so that she herself continued to devalue herself and believe that she was a monster. “ They used to rank us in the orphanage, number 1 being the favorite child and number 27 being the least favorite… I was number 27 », she says, still disturbed by this painful past. Fortunately, this nightmare finally ended. But we had to wait four long years before seeing a light at the end of the dark tunnel.
And then, one day, it was the revelation: she dreams of becoming a prima ballerina
Michaela DePrince – Source: spm
Traumatized by the mistreatment she suffered on a daily basis, Michaela sometimes slept entire nights with an empty stomach. She saw no hope on the horizon and her dark thoughts continued to multiply. The months passed with difficulty, her classmates were adopted and she remained desperately on the sidelines. However, in her misfortune, one day, she found a smile once more. By chance, she came across a photo of a ballerina in a magazine. Captivated by this image, she immediately wanted to one day resemble this beautiful and happy prima ballerina. “ I was fascinated by this woman, not only because she was a ballerina, but also because she looked really happy. In fact, it was mainly that, it was his happiness that made my eyes shine. I wanted to be as happy as her. And, I said to myself: ‘if ballet made her this happy, that’s what I would like to do when I grow up!’ “, she confided.
The adoption phase, a real turning point in one’s life
Michaela DePrince and her adoptive parents – Source: spm
When Michaela was finally adopted by an American couple in 1999, she immediately expressed her wish to become a prima ballerina one day. Her adoptive parents, who had unfortunately lost three children, were so happy to have her in their lives that they were ready to make all her dreams come true. Of course, at the beginning, following her painful past, it took time for the little girl to trust them, to find her bearings and to adapt to her new home. But, thanks to the affection and kindness of her new parents, Elaine DePrince and her husband, Michaela gradually tasted a new life. They showered her with so much love that her wounds began to heal. When she started dance classes, she was still vulnerable and insecure. But, her mother greatly helped her gain self-confidence, feel beautiful and keep her head held high.
The beginnings of a great dancing career
Michaela DePrince – Source: spm
His early childhood was filled with rejection and disappointment. But the miracle of adoption allowed him a radical turning point: his loving parents made him realize that life offered enormous possibilities, full of beautiful emotions. She is also deeply grateful to them for everything they have given her. “ I often slept with the light on. I was afraid that I would wake up suddenly and find myself in the orphanage once more if I turned off the light “, she explains. Yes, the road has been long and arduous. Because, even at school, she had to confront the views of others and ignore the mockery. But, over time, she found her feet in her new family, she smiled more often and had lots of stars in her eyes. Precisely, to realize her dream of becoming a ballerina and make her parents proud, she started working hard. She imposed strict, daily discipline on herself. “ The only way I might live was to prove everyone who made fun of me that they were wrong and that I might go far in life! “, she said proudly.
Thanks to the love of her adoptive parents, she regains her self-confidence
Michaela DePrince – Source: spm
In the world of dance itself, Michaela encountered barriers. As she began her journey as a dancer, she realized that her skin problems had not gone unnoticed. She noticed that some people judged her out of the corner of their eye. She was therefore unsure of her appearance and feared being the target of mockery once more. With all these concerns, suffice to say that she was often nervous and depressed during the early days. But his adoptive mother was there to boost his morale: she told him that his white spots were like magic pixie dust. Little by little, his worries transformed into strength and confidence.
A star is born…
Michaela DePrince – Source: spm
After years of hard work, his hard work has paid off. The little caterpillar, fragile and shy, transformed into a sublime butterfly which knew how to spread its wings with grace and elegance. Michaela has never stopped shining, swirling her spikes on stages around the world. And taking, at the same time, his revenge on all his refractories!
At 29 years old, his journey is exemplary today and his story is a source of inspiration for millions of people who are still hesitant to fight to realize their dreams. She strongly encourages them to never give up, to face adversity and to pursue their dreams, even the wildest, whatever the circumstances.
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