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Raquel Levissis on a journey of self-discovery following her split from ex-fiancéJames Kennedy.
On her Instagram Story Thursday, the 27-year-oldVanderpump Rulesstar opened up about how “practicing more self-love” has benefitted her after the breakup.
“I wanted to do a little check-in today and to thank you guys for all the sweet, kind messages. It really is heartwarming to read some of those so thank you so much. I am doing well,” said Leviss. “I’m in Petaluma hanging out with my best friend Becca and currently at the salon, Barb’s Hair Salon. … I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts and really taking away this message of self-love.”
As for what’s next for Leviss? “I’m going to start journaling and taking up hobbies that I’m actually interested in doing and practicing more self-love,” she said.
“I think one of the big things I got out of listening to all of these podcasts is like, when you’re such a compassionate person and you always put other people’s needs before your own, it’s very easy to get carried away in that,” she continued. “It’s important to kind of, like, put yourself first and I think give yourself the love you give other people. I’m practicing that now and I’m being more kind and patient and loving to myself because that is very important.”
Leviss later shared that one of the podcasts she’s been listening to wasWe Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, specifically citinga Thursday episodetitled “How to Love Yourself & Let Yourself be Loved.”
James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss in 2019.Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
Leviss and Kennedy, 29,got engagedin May after more than five years of dating. On Dec. 5, they confirmed their breakup ina joint Instagram statement.
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The former couple broke off their engagementwhile filmingVanderpump Rules' 9th season reunionin Los Angeles this month, a source recently told PEOPLE.
Shortly after the split was announced,Leviss moved outof the pair’s shared apartment. She then thanked friends and familyfor supporting herduring this time.
source: people.com
