Former "Bachelorette" star Trista Sutter has broken her silence following a series of cryptic posts by her husband, Ryan, that sparked concern among fans. Trista assured fans that she is safe, happy, and healthy, addressing the speculation and confusion that surrounded Ryan's messages.
Former "Bachelorette" star Trista Sutter has addressed a series of cryptic posts shared by her husband, Ryan, on social media platforms, assuring fans that she is safe, happy, and healthy.
Trista's comments came after Ryan posted several black-and-white photos accompanied by messages expressing his longing for her during an extended period of separation.
In a lengthy social media post, Trista acknowledged the concern her husband's posts had caused and thanked her supporters for their well wishes. She clarified that she is doing well and that her time away was an opportunity for personal growth and perspective.
"I chose myself and betterment, knowing that my stay-at-home-mom job and my kids end-of-the-school-year needs were in the best, most capable hands," Trista wrote.
Ryan echoed this sentiment in a separate post, stating that Trista is "fine" and that she had seized an opportunity for self-discovery with the support of her family and friends.
"Part of that process means that she is temporarily inaccessible to us," Ryan explained.
Trista addressed Ryan's posts directly, expressing her appreciation for his public displays of love, even though they had inadvertently drawn attention to their situation.
"My stoic husband who usually chooses privacy over posting, decided to share his love for me in messages that would find me in my travels," Trista wrote. "He doesn't owe anyone any explanation or require permission to post what he wants to post and share what he wants to share."
Trista concluded her post with a promise to share more details about her journey in due time, emphasizing that she and Ryan remain committed to each other.
"For now, it's back to our regularly scheduled programming from a beach in Mexico!," Trista wrote. "After all, nervous breakdowns and separations require much needed rest and relaxation!"
Ryan also posted an update, sharing a family photo with a caption expressing the couple's joy at being reunited.
"They say absence makes the heart grow fonder…. We found out it's true," Ryan wrote.
Representatives for the couple did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Trista and Ryan Sutter met on the first season of "The Bachelorette" in 2003 and have been married for 20 years. They have two children together, Blakesley and Maxwell.
