Amanda Kloots has spoken out to those who wanted her to end her life after the death of her mother-in-law, Lesley Cordero.
The fitness instructor’s life changed for the second time when he learned that Lesley had died. Although she did not provide intimate details about the parents’ passing, Kloots is grateful for the impact it has had on her and her grandson, Elvis Eduardo. Lesley’s death comes nearly three years after her son Nick died of complications related to COVID-19 in July 2020.
Amanda Kloots ‘Educates’ Opinionated Critics About How She’s Grieving Lesley’s Death
Shortly after Kloots announced Lesley’s unexpected death to his 733,000 followers over the weekend, people expected to see him in the dumps later. So when she chose to go dancing, a critic felt entitled to send a direct message asking her to stop dancing and focus on mourning her late mother-in-law.
“The Talk” co-host showed he’s not a fan of being told how to deal with his grief when he publicly responded to a DM on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, Kloots shared clips of herself and cross-sections of others attending a choreographed dance class led by Ryan Heffington.
Instagram | Amanda Kloots
Using the caption to drive his point further, he revealed that he was scolded for “working out and teaching fitness” the day after Lesley died. While he clarified that this isn’t the first time he’s received a message from someone “telling me that I’m not grieving by their standards,” the 40-year-old used the opportunity to educate critics about how he deals with grief. He wrote:
“The most powerful thing I’ve learned through grief is what I need to do for myself to release the pain- which helps me process the trauma so it doesn’t stay stuck. One thing I do is work out and another thing @dancingwiththestars really helps me realize, dance. Dancing every day during the show released a pent-up pain I didn’t know I still had in my body.”
Kloots recounted that she signed up for a dance class outside her “comfort zone” the day after Lesley died. Although she admitted that she was almost “delicious”, the “Fit For Christmas” actress ended up going and got an “unforgettable” experience from her. “Dancing with the Stars” contestants detailed:
“I allowed myself to let go completely. I put every emotion in me into each step- the grief from the loss, the build up from the previous week, the ptsd I had, the shock, the weight and weight of the trauma. I took it all and pulled it in in front of a bunch of people I didn’t know. I didn’t look in the mirror. I didn’t judge myself. I just danced. It was one of the most cathartic experiences I’ve ever had. I went home and felt like a completely different person- lighter in my head, heart and body and filled with new energy and light.”
He continues with “the moral of this story,” which he breaks into two. His first message is for people not to “let anyone’s judgment get in the way of YOUR healing,” The second relies on knowing yourself, “What makes you feel better? Then DO THAT THING AND DON’T LOOK BACK OR AROUND. YOU’RE GOING FORWARD.”
The message caught the attention of Kloots followers, who praised her in the comments section. One wrote, “There is no guidebook to grieving. People should stop acting like there is one.”
Another added that because grief is “so different and personal to everyone,” there is “no right or wrong way to grieve, just your way.” A third told him, “You don’t owe anyone a job or an explanation for why you’re doing what you’re doing. Enjoy your life.”
Actress Olivia Munn commented, “Proud of you and the way you live your life. You inspire me every day.” Meanwhile, one said, “I don’t understand how you can go and only know how to do the dance they do #obviouslynotdancer.”
TV Personality Not Afraid to Suffer Difficulties and Grief
The Blast previously shared that Kloots used multiple photos and heartfelt captions to announce Lesley’s passing to his followers. Photos show the late parents visiting their daughter-in-law on set, holding their grandson shortly after she was born, and enjoying a family day with their late son.
The mother of one reflected on Lesley’s influence as “a great force, a woman of great strength and great advice,” especially in the period after Nick’s death. With this latest development, it looks like Kloots will be relying on his ability to keep moving.
The Blast reports that he opened up on the tip after one of them sent him a DM that read, “It seems like you move forward, and sometimes you take two steps back.” Although she told the person “the definition of sadness,” the dancer explained more with an Instagram Story that began:
“I don’t mind taking two steps back. That’s how we learn, grow and develop.”
She added that baby steps help with learning from experience to avoid getting stuck, which is her “biggest fear.” Kloots emphasized that while grief changes people, there is power in clarity.
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