Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals what one year of battling Myositis has taught her

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis, which leads to the weakening of muscles, a year ago. The actress shared an extensive post to narrate how her journey has been ever since the diagnosis. Samantha dropped a slew of pictures and videos from the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia. In the caption, she talked about her “forced new normal”, “battles with the body”, diet changes, medicines, as well as professional failures.

What Samantha Ruth Prabhu said

"It's been one year since the diagnosis. A year of forced new normal. Many battles with my body... no salt, sugar or grains with a cocktail of meds for the main course, forced shutdowns and forced restarts. A year of seeking meaning, reflection and introspection. Of professional failures too... to make things more interesting. A year of prayers and poojas... not praying for blessings and gifts... but praying to just find strength and peace,” she started her long note.

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Samantha stated that this year has taught her that not everything goes your way all the time, and it’s okay if it doesn’t. She said that sometimes it's not about grand successes but "functioning forward" that itself is a win. The actress wrote: "A year that has taught me that not everything goes your way all the time. And more importantly, that it's ok when it doesn't. That I must control the controllables, let go off the rest, and keep moving forward one step at a time. That sometimes it's not about grand successes, but that functioning forward is in itself a win. That I mustn't sit around waiting for things to be perfect again or wallowing in the past. That I must hang on to love and those I love... and not give hate the power to affect me.”

Further, in her post, Samantha opined that “gods may delay, but they never deny.” "There will be so many of you fighting far harder battles. I pray for you too. The gods may delay, but they never deny. They never deny peace, love, joy and strength to those who seek it. The only things worth seeking,” she signed off.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed her medical condition to fans last year in October via an Instagram post.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's upcoming projects

On the work front, Samantha is currently shooting for the Indian chapter of Citadel in Serbia. She will share the screen space with Varun Dhawan in the spy-thriller series. The actress will also be seen in Kushi with Vijay Deverakonda. She has Arrangements Of Love, helmed by Philip John in her kitty as well.