Caroline Flack's family release unpublished message she wrote days before she died
She was advised not to share it on social media by her team
Caroline Flack's family have today released an unpublished Instagram post written by the former Love Island host just days before her tragic passing on Saturday 15th February.
Although the 40-year-old was advised by her team not to publish the statement with fans online, Caroline's family have now made it public to local newspaper Eastern Daily Press, where Caroline admits 'my whole world and future was swept from under my feet'.
The full post reads, 'For a lot of people, being arrested for common assault is an extreme way to have some sort of spiritual awakening but for me it's become the normal. I've been pressing the snooze button on many stresses in my life - for my whole life.
'I've accepted shame and toxic opinions on my life for over 10 years and yet told myself it's all part of my job. No complaining.
'The problem with brushing things under the carpet is.... they are still there and one day someone is going to lift that carpet up and all you are going to feel is shame and embarrassment.' (sic)
Caroline then went on to write,
'On December the 12th 2019 I was arrested for common assault on my boyfriend.. Within 24 hours my whole world and future was swept from under my feet and all the walls that I had taken so long to build around me, collapsed. I am suddenly on a different kind of stage and everyone is watching it happen.
'I have always taken responsibility for what happened that night. Even on the night. But the truth is .... It was an accident. I've been having some sort of emotional breakdown for a very long time.
'But I am NOT a domestic abuser. We had an argument and an accident happened. An accident. The blood that someone SOLD to a newspaper was MY blood and that was something very sad and very personal.
'The reason I am talking today is because my family can't take anymore.
'I've lost my job. My home. My ability to speak. And the truth has been taken out of my hands and used as entertainment. I can't spend every day hidden away being told not to say or speak to anyone.
'I'm so sorry to my family for what I have brought upon them and for what my friends have had to go through. I'm not thinking about 'how I'm going to get my career back'. I'm thinking about how I'm going to get mine and my family's life back.
'I can't say anymore than that.' (sic)
The news broke of Caroline's tragic death on Saturday 15th February, with some of her closest friends including Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore paying tribute to the TV star.
Then, during last night's BRIT Awards, host Jack Whitehall also paid his respects, saying, "A member of The Brits family Caroline Flack tragically passed away. She was a kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun. She will be sorely missed. I’m sure I speak for everyone her when I say our thoughts are with her friends and family.”
Our thoughts are with Caroline's family and friends at this difficult time.
If you're feeling affected by the news, please contact Samaritans: call for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.