# Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on political grounding

> Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says staying grounded in politics is key to avoiding political doom.
- Title: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on political grounding · Nationalpost
- Summary: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says staying grounded in politics is key to avoiding political doom. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she never saw Justin Trudeau as a…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-didnt-see-justin-trudeau-as-a-pm-i-knew-it-was-his-job-but-come-on
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## Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 52, is Canada’s former unofficial first lady.
## Political grounding
She says she never saw Justin Trudeau as a prime minister but stayed grounded in political life.
## Marriage and separation
Grégoire Trudeau and Justin Trudeau separated in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
## Mental health focus
She is a long-time mental health advocate and Canadian Mental Health Association’s first national volunteer.
## Key takeaway

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she never saw Justin Trudeau as a prime minister but stayed grounded in political life to avoid losing herself.