England striker Jamie Vardy's wife Rebekah has praised her footballer husband for his love and support after she faced sexual abuse and domestic violence. In a recent Instagram post, she said: "In my teens and twenties I had years of hardship. Sexual abuse in my teens, a suicide attempt, awful relationships with nasty men who I stupidly thought would look after me. I was a victim of awful domestic abuse.
Rebekah
"Somehow I found the strength to get out of the house, I got help from my doctor and was able to stand on my own feet. I struggled to make ends meet, but I was independent and free from bad relationships for the first time in 16 difficult years and I was taking care of myself and my kids and loving it."
Jamie Vardy
That's when Jamie came into her life. She added: "When I wasn't looking for anyone, I met the only man other than my real dad who finally showed me how kind and supportive a man could be. I am so grateful for our happy life and I truly believe that every awful thing I went through lead me on the path to the life that I love today."
