The Bachelorette’s Ryan Sutter has recently opened up about a trip that helped him overcome the emotions he has experienced after receiving the diagnosis of Lyme disease, according to PEOPLE.
Last week, the 47-year-old shared an emotional post on Instagram, sharing pics of his recent family trip that gave him “a fortuitous opportunity to escape” his recent health struggles.
He said this week, “has been different” for him. He wrote in the caption, “I missed taking pictures I actually want to look at. I missed capturing moments I know I’ll look back on fondly. I missed feeling a part of my family. I missed my life.”
“But this week it was all there,” he added. “A glimpse of the past and, I know, a glimpse into the future.”
In May 2021, Sutter revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He later shared a photo on Instagram of supplements he takes to combat the disease.
At the time, Sutter wrote, “They are crazy expensive, somewhat experimental and not guaranteed to work. I can’t afford to do all of these at once so I try to find combinations that are doable without compromising too much effectiveness.”
“I have friends that provide discounts and support but am always attempting to balance cost benefit while reducing the stress created by that effort — on me and those I love,” he added.
In the recent post, Sutter reflected on his journey alongside photos of himself, his wife Trista Sutter, and son Maxwell Alston, 14, soaking in the sights at Grayton Beach in Florida.
He wrote, “There are no easy paths through life. Nor should there be. The difficult moments lend perspective and build resiliency.”
“They illuminate the moments we want to remember. They allow the opportunity to feel the sun through a rainstorm, the joy of swimming in a turbulent sea – the simple pleasure of watching your kids peer out across endless waves as they come crashing in, only to arrive gently at their feet,” he added.
Sutter went on to say, “There are powerful lessons in nature. Experiences there offer perspective and healing,” noting how “grateful” he is for this week.
“It’s reminder of all those things that I missed for to [sic] long,” he added. “Thank you @tristasutter and your network of angels for making this happen. Thank you Max and Blakesley [the couple’s daughter] for the support beyond your years. Thank you life for reminding me you’re still there. Thank you #emeraldcoast for being so magical… Thank you.”
