Valerie Bertinelli Celebrates Two Years of Freedom Following Divorce from Tom Vitale
Valerie Bertinelli recently marked the second anniversary of her "freedom" following her divorce from Tom Vitale. The 64-year-old, well-known for her stint on Food Network, shared optimistic sentiments with her followers on social media, emphasizing that life eventually improves. Highlighting the struggles and doubts she faced, she recounted how she always believed she would persevere, Page Six reported.
Her divorce from Vitale, which was finalized in November 2022, marked the end of an era filled with self-doubt and struggles. On social media, Bertinelli expressed that the past two years symbolized a departure from a commitment to endure the unbearable, serving as a journey through shame and a pursuit of self-discovery.
Bertinelli spoke about encountering love again during a relationship with Mike Goodnough, which ended after 10 months. She emphasized the significance of self-love as a foundation for truly loving others, stating her ongoing attempt to embrace both her strengths and flaws.
The actress revealed that confronting past challenges has enabled her to become her true self, expressing gratitude to her supporters for their compassion and affirming that life indeed gets better. Reminiscing on her journey, she reassured those experiencing hardships that moments of struggle are preceded by future brighter experiences.
Bertinelli's earlier history includes marriage to Eddie Van Halen, which lasted from 1981 to 2007. They shared a son, Wolfgang, now 33. Vital was a financial planner and CEO whom she met in 2004 before marrying in 2011 and eventually separating in 2021.
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