August 22nd 2023.
Earlier this month, Jason Tartick and Kaitlyn Bristowe announced their split, leaving Jason "beyond heartbroken" and struggling to cope with the "tidal waves of depression" that followed. The former couple, who had been dating for around four years after meeting on separate seasons of The Bachelorette, released a joint statement on August 6th, revealing that they had ended their engagement and were committed to continuing their friendship.
On the latest episode of his Trading Secrets podcast, Jason opened up about the "flood of emotions" he had experienced in the wake of the break-up.
"It's just sad, it's lonely, it's an empty feeling," he said. "There are times where you have these just tidal waves of depression, but then there are these times where you feel lifted and you feel good again."
The 34-year-old went on to explain that although it had been an incredibly difficult few months, he was starting to find a way to cope with the grief. "What I'm learning is that grieving is just the whole process of honoring, respecting and having love for what was, but then also at the same time, with the same level - if not more - honoring, respecting and having love for what is."
Despite the darkness that had surrounded him, Jason revealed that things were starting to look up - he was managing to survive, rather than thrive, and the highs were beginning to outweigh the lows. He also expressed gratitude for the fact that, despite his young age, the breakup had been the hardest grief he had ever experienced.
Jason and Kaitlyn had started dating in 2019, and the pair shared a deep love for one another, as well as for their two dogs, Ramen and Pinot. In their joint statement, they emphasized that both of their furry children would continue to be cared for together, and they asked their fans to "hold space for us" while they navigated this new chapter in their lives.
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