Mary Fowler's Courageous Revelation on Mental Health Struggles
The Manchester City forward has spoken out about her experiences with depression and self-harm, revealing the pressures she faced when moving to Europe as a teenager.
Fowler, who is currently recovering from a serious knee injury, wrote in her memoir that she began having suicidal thoughts at 17 after relocating to France to play for Montpellier. She described struggling with financial pressures and feelings of isolation due to her limited French language skills and lack of family support.
In one harrowing incident, Fowler said she came close to self-harming on a night when she was playing in England at 20. "I sat there for most of the night pleading for anyone up above who would listen to please just take me," she wrote.
However, it appears that Fowler did reach out for help that evening, which highlights her courage and determination to cope with her struggles.
Mary Fowler's decision to speak out about her mental health challenges is a testament to the pressures faced by professional athletes and sportspeople. Montemurro praised Fowler for being courageous in sharing her story, saying it shows "a little bit of a sign of the pressures that we're under these days."
Fowler will return to playing for Matilda's in January, just ahead of the Asian Cup, but has been focusing on her recovery from a serious knee injury.
The Australian government and football authorities have welcomed Fowler's bravery and encouraged others to reach out if they need support.
The Manchester City forward has spoken out about her experiences with depression and self-harm, revealing the pressures she faced when moving to Europe as a teenager.
Fowler, who is currently recovering from a serious knee injury, wrote in her memoir that she began having suicidal thoughts at 17 after relocating to France to play for Montpellier. She described struggling with financial pressures and feelings of isolation due to her limited French language skills and lack of family support.
In one harrowing incident, Fowler said she came close to self-harming on a night when she was playing in England at 20. "I sat there for most of the night pleading for anyone up above who would listen to please just take me," she wrote.
However, it appears that Fowler did reach out for help that evening, which highlights her courage and determination to cope with her struggles.
Mary Fowler's decision to speak out about her mental health challenges is a testament to the pressures faced by professional athletes and sportspeople. Montemurro praised Fowler for being courageous in sharing her story, saying it shows "a little bit of a sign of the pressures that we're under these days."
Fowler will return to playing for Matilda's in January, just ahead of the Asian Cup, but has been focusing on her recovery from a serious knee injury.
The Australian government and football authorities have welcomed Fowler's bravery and encouraged others to reach out if they need support.
Mental health struggles are so real for athletes like Mary Fowler 
They face pressure from leagues, coaches, teammates & social media... it's mental exhaustion 
I'm glad she's speaking out about her experiences 
It's not just her sport that can take a toll but also cultural adjustments & feeling alone in a new country 
Hopefully, more athletes will follow her lead and talk openly about their struggles 
We should be supporting each other, not shaming those who need help 
she should get a medal or something 
for being honest and helping others feel less alone 
I'm so inspired by Mary Fowler's courage! It takes a huge amount of strength to admit when we're struggling, especially in the public eye 
. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's amazing that she's using her platform to talk about it 
. The fact that she was able to reach out for help even on that tough night is a huge reminder that we don't have to face our struggles alone 
. It's also awesome that the Aussie gov and football authorities are supporting her and encouraging others to do the same 
. We need more people like Mary Fowler sharing their stories and helping to break down stigmas around mental health 
. But you know what's even more devastating? The fact that this is still a big deal in 2025 
. I mean, we've come so far with mental health awareness and all that, but it's still not enough for some people, apparently 
. Anyway, kudos to Fowler for being brave and speaking out 
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it's literally the best thing i've seen all day... and talking about mary fowler, i think its so brave of her to share her struggles with depression, but have you guys ever noticed how some celebrities just seem to glow after getting help? maybe its not just the selfies 
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. And for her to have gone through that and still be standing is just incredible.
. I mean, it takes a lot of guts to share your struggles with the world, especially when you're in the public eye. But on the other hand... it's also kinda heartbreaking 
. I mean, we see so many pro athletes struggling with mental health and stuff. It's like, we need to acknowledge that this isn't just a personal issue, but also a systemic one 
. The pressure to perform, the lack of support... it's all pretty complicated.
. And I think that's a lesson we can all take away 
It's really admirable that Mary Fowler is speaking out about her mental health struggles, especially given the high-pressure nature of professional sports 
. The fact that she was able to reach out for help when she needed it is a huge step forward 
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. It's clear that Fowler has been under a lot of stress since moving to Europe as a teenager, including financial pressures and feelings of isolation 
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. Perhaps this will lead to more athletes feeling comfortable speaking out about their mental health struggles in the future 
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