LAILA ROUASS says she feels “stronger and sexier” following her split with snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.
The Sun revealed in September that the pair had broken up following 13 years together.
In an emotional Instagram post, accompanied by what appears to be an AI-generated picture of herself, Laila lifted the lid on how she has coped with the split.
She wrote: “Break ups can strip you down to your essence.
“I got through mine by using pain as fuel to take control because no matter what, we will lose parts of ourselves in relationships. It’s normal, don’t beat yourself up.
“One thing I’m conscious of not doing is trying to get back to what I was. No, i’m discovering who I’ve become.
“I’ve gone through various emotions… hurt, pain, anger but what I’ve realised about anger is that it’s bottomless.
“It can go on and on and once you’re in that black hole…it’s very hard to drag yourself back out.
“Anyone going through a break up… I want to tell you that you will come out the other side.
“I have and I feel so much better, stronger and sexier. Life has a funny way of throwing in a plot twist here and there.
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“I’ve even met an Arab Viking… like… how did that happen? Do they exist even?
“Just roll with the punches because life is so much richer, so much fuller when you drop the anger, the resentment and the regret.
“I’m looking back at my last relationship with a smile and wave, because time moves on and I don’t like to play catch up.”
The actress, 53, has remained in the family home, while O’Sullivan lives nearby.
A Mail source said: “There’s no bad blood between them. They’re getting on with their lives and continue to be close friends.
“There’s no ugly fallout, that’s for sure.”
Earlier this week, O’Sullivan withdrew from the Scottish Open.
The seven-time world champion had been due to face China’s Xing Zihao in round one, before withdrawing just 24 hours before the contest was due to commence.
O’Sullivan was last in action in the UK Championship earlier this month, where he lost in the first round to Barry Hawkins.
During the contest he appeared agitated, even punching the table at one point – but he was gracious to his opponent while speaking after his loss.
He said: “Barry played a good match and deserved his win, so I have to give all the credit to him. He played well, was solid and took his chances.
“I’m just enjoying playing, that’s the important thing. I try to not look back on it and on to whatever the next event is.”
