Ryan Sutter is explaining the reasoning behind a Mother’s Day post that left fans with a lot of questions about him and his wife, Trista Sutter.
At the weekend, the Bachelor Nation The former student took to his Instagram to clarify his previous post from the previous week where he revealed that his wife was not celebrating Mother’s Day with him or their two children.
On Friday, Ryan shared a black and white photo of him and Trista and reiterated that Trista was not with her family.
“I really wish I could talk to you. Ask how you are? How was your day. I would really like to hear your voice – just for a minute. So many times I called without much to say, without realizing how lucky I was or how much I would miss the opportunity if it ended,” he wrote. “I want to know how you’re doing. I want to support and encourage and root for you. I want to be there for you. But I can’t. And that’s okay, because I know you need that time – time to discover yourself again. So instead , I’ll be here for you. I’ll be here when you come back. I’ll be here to listen to you, to smile with you, maybe cry with you – I’ll be here to love you… I’ll be here… forever.
So, on Sunday, Ryan followed up the post with some clarifications, noting that everything is “fine” with him and his wife, whom he married in 2003.
“I write whatever is on my mind at the moment. I write my feelings without regard to how they will be interpreted and with absolutely no intention of misleading or deceiving anyone – that is the furthest thing from my mind. I choose to share my thoughts at times because it helps me process them and, hopefully, it can help others navigate their own lives,” the 49-year-old wrote alongside a black-and-white selfie of himself taken in the woods.
“Trista is fine. We’re fine. We’re great,” he continued. “Trista is at a point in her life where she’s been searching a bit. An opportunity has presented itself that could help her in that search. With the support of her family, she’s taken advantage. Part of this process means she’s temporarily inaccessible to us. I’m sorry We miss her.
Ryan did not provide further details about his wife’s whereabouts or how long she has not been with her family.
Fans began to question whether everything was okay with the firefighter and his wife, who he met in season 1 of The Bacheloretteon Mother’s Day after posting a series of posts that left fans with many questions.
“They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I can only think of a few days when I haven’t at least spoken to this incredible woman. She is the love of my life and my best friend. I can’t imagine loving her more or more fondly, but I guess we’ll find out… I miss her already #love @tristasutter #nowomannocry,” Ryan wrote alongside a black and white image of his wife from behind.
Ryan followed up with another post, this time alongside a black and white photo of him, Trista and their two children, Maxwell, 16, and Blakesley, 14.
“I know you wish you were here on Mother’s Day. We wish you were too. But sometimes being a mom means letting go of your hands, granting independence, and encouraging your courageous spirit. Sometimes it’s necessary to exemplify the traits you preach – do rather than say,” he wrote.
“Sometimes it takes being uncomfortable and scared to show them that it’s okay to be uncomfortable and scared. Sometimes you have to walk away to let them know that you will come back, that your love is not limited by distance, difficulty or time. You have to do what you have to do sometimes. We are proud of you mom pajamas for everything you do for us, near or far, Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Trista’s last post on her respective Instagram was on Mother’s Day, where she shared an old photo of herself and her two teenage children, and celebrated being their mother.
“I really don’t know how I got so lucky. 🍀 🍀,” the former reality TV star said. “Being their mother is who I am at my core, and although I’m far from perfect and have had a lot of stressful motherhood moments, I wouldn’t change a single second for the world (except maybe to insist on more photos with them! !!). #MaxwellAlston and #BlakesleyGrace – thank you for giving me an identity and purpose for the past 16 years and @ryansutter – thank you for being the best parenting partner, I’m a proud mama bear 💙 🩷 #. oneofmyfavoritepics #twoofmyveryfavoritehumans #happymothersdaytome.”
Ryan and Trista were last seen together publicly in January, when participated in the wedding ceremony The Golden Bachelor coupleGerry Turner and Theresa Nist.
In recent years, Ryan has been public about his battle with Lyme disease, which he credited his wife with supporting him as he navigated it.
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