RACHEL PAAPS OVER KIDS' TRIP

Rachel Kolisi shared her anxiety about her laaities going on their first solo trip to visit dad Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks. 

The TikTok video encapsulates the emotional complexities of parenting and navigating divorce.

Married for eight years, Rachel and Siya tied the knot in 2016 and announced their separation in October 2024.

As they adjust to their new realities, Rachel has regularly taken to social media to express her feelings.

In the video, she said: "In the process of getting divorced, today was the first time my kids flew to see their dad without me. It was hard."

Rachel also reflected on the emotional weight of packing for her children's adventure, but it wasn't all hartseer.

She laughed: "It's only a few days, so packing was light. Never going to feel normal packing for my kids to leave.

"I braid my daughter's hair so it doesn't need to be brushed while she's away... Sasha Fierce, of course, went with the longest braids she could find 738 hours at the salon later.. 

As the night before their departure unfolded, Rachel shared her struggle with anxiety, revealing a glimpse into her mental health journey. 

"This part (the night before) and when they leave is usually the hardest ... Slept three hours and decided to call my gran and ask if she'd like to go away with me while the kids are away. She said yes, so feeling better that I won't be alone."

In an emotional climax, Rachel encountered her second anxiety attack while preparing for her day: "Very swiftly moved into my 2nd ever anxiety attack. Headed to the airport ... Five minutes before my first meeting - it was a rough day for numerous reasons."