Feb 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Television personality Kendra Wilkinson poses for a photo on the red carpet at the ESPN the Party event in the Houston arts district.
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Girls Next Door star and former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson is speaking out against the haters.

She’s embracing her new life as a realtor and mom, feeling healthier than ever before.

Speaking Out Against Critics

While Kendra Wilkinson may be loving her current life, online trolls and critics are going on social media to comment about her appearance. Many claim she’s “aging poorly.”

Wilkinson clapped back at the haters by posting on International Women’s Day.

In the caption, the star wrote, “I used to use a light filter on myself but now I’m just embracing myself as it is. I’ve seen many people comment saying I’ve aged ‘poorly’ and that is ok. I’m okay with aging ‘poorly.'”

She added, “For some reason I’m happier than I’ve ever been lately even with a little weight gain and wrinkles and I’m not going to tie my happiness again into the negative energy. I am a balanced, single, positive, fun woman who loves life and I hope that I can manage this feeling forever now after working hard to get here to this place.”

Life Away From Hollywood

Kendra Wilkinson rose to fame on The Girls Next Door and as one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends. She was later in other reality shows, such as Kendra.

Now, she has a totally different life that centers around her kids and real estate. Wilkinson shares two kids with ex-husband Hank Baskett—Hank Jr. (16) and Alijah (11).

Talking about her transition, she added in her post, “I was verrrry young when I started tv and lived a crazy chaotic 20 years of impressing others but now it’s about ME. Giving back to ME. Even with less money and Way less fame.”

While she may have less money and fame, the reality star is loving the change.

“I’m now a realtor and a mom of a 16 and a 11 yr old. Watching them grow has been my [ultimate] happiness over everything else. I’m so beyond grateful for today! Love ya!! Happy Women’s day!!”

Wilkinson’s post is not only an example of someone finding happiness after success in Hollywood, but also embracing aging and everything that comes with it.

Embracing a Healthier Life

Critics can’t touch Kendra Wilkinson’s self-esteem.

“I have overcome so much in life and deserve to celebrate myself and my new attitude towards life. Playboy days are long gone and it feels more and more liberating for some reason. Not because I don’t appreciate my time there but because now I feel older and more free more than I did when I left the mansion.”

She may be a single mother, but she’s loving life and hopes to feel that way “forever” with close friends and a great outlook on life.

She gives one last message to the critics, stating, “Not as much f–ks to give when before I was a little more scared of things. Fearing things I couldn’t control. Fear can kiss my a– now!! It feels good to finally LIVE with less depression. If people don’t like me or this or think I’m bigger or I can’t turn men on anymore GOOD then there’s the door.”