Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena sends out a sad message about when she became the “most anxious” while raising children

Jelena Djokovic, the wife of tennis legend Novak Djokovic, recently shared a heartfelt message about the emotional challenges of motherhood—especially when raising children under constant public scrutiny.

In a reflective Instagram post, Jelena opened up about how her anxiety peaked when she had to introduce their children, Stefan and Tara, to the chaos of the public world.

“I became most anxious once I had to introduce children to the craziness of the public world…”

She highlighted the pressure of navigating fame while prioritizing her children’s well-being and shared a powerful quote that resonated with her:

“I’d been up since 4:30 AM, had two hours’ sleep, and wrangled four kids through the airport. I’ve got bags under my eyes and I’m dealing with anxiety. I explained that if they came and took a photo with me, my anxiety would spike.”

The quote emphasized the often overlooked toll public exposure can take on parents, especially when their privacy is disregarded.

Jelena also spoke about the importance of setting boundaries for mental health:

“I do want to help make you happy… but there has to be space for self-preservation too.”

In a reply to the post, she expressed gratitude to the original author for voicing what many parents feel:

“So I hear you. We don’t complain, but we definitely need time off ‘duty’ too… Thank you for articulating this so well.”

Her candid remarks have sparked supportive reactions across social media, with many resonating with her honest account of parenting in the spotlight.

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