Brooke Burke revealed this Friday, that she and David Charvet decided to split after six years of marriage. Now the former Dancing With The Stars host and mother of four, has taken to her blog to reveal why the couple made the decision to separate.
Charvet, 45, has yet to publicly comment on their secret split, but on Monday Burke shared her side of the situation in a lengthy post written on Modern Mom.
“I have struggled with trying to find worthy words to speak to this life change my family is going through but I do want to share my personal thoughts,” the 46-year-old actress wrote. “You may have heard that David and I are divorcing. We have tried to keep our separation private for some time out of respect for our children and family. Although I believe this is a positive change, I am deeply saddened because I loved being married.”
Burke and Charvet share two children together– son, Shaya, 10, and daughter, Heaven, 11. Burke also has two daughters from her previous marriage to Garth Fisher.
“It took me a long time to differentiate between giving up and letting go, and even longer to recognize when it was time to do so,” she added. “We are still a family full of love, simply redefining our dynamics. I believe this is a necessary decision for my entire family unit.”
The actress official filed for separation Jan. 23, 2018, citing “irreconcilable differences” and proposed that the two share joint and legal custody of their children.
“There was nothing sensational that caused this divorce and nothing scandalous will surface,” she explained. “Big life decisions are hardest when made for the right reasons. It is sometimes painful to be strong and embrace change. I believe in letting go of ideas and dreams when the time is right. I am in that space right now as a woman and a mother, listening to my heart. I am approaching this with gratitude and unconditional love.”