Missy Higgins announces split from husband Dan Lee earlier this year and shocked fans by revealing it. The 38 year-old singer took to Instagram to announce that she and Dan are now co-parenting their two children.
“Six months ago, Dan and I separated. I became a single parent. Something I never thought would happen and something I’m still trying to grapple with, to be honest,” Higgins wrote. “The shame of a ‘failed marriage,’ a ‘broken family,’ all the things I swore I would never let happen, happened.
“I was so determined for this not to be my story. We tried many ways to keep the story alive, keep things together, keep on searching down new avenues of hope, or hope-covered denial as it may have been.
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“But then life happens, doesn’t it? And once again, I’m on my knees and utterly humbled by my inability to control it.”
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Higgins continued, sharing her grief and the difficulty of adjusting to her new reality. “I’m still grieving. I realized this today as I was walking through the bush crying like a lunatic in the rain. Grieving the way I thought things would turn out. Grieving the never-ending storybook love story I will never have, the unattainable one that’s fed to me every time I turn on the TV.”
Despite their separation, Higgins emphasized that she and Dan remain best friends and maintain mutual love and respect.
“Ultimately, we decided that in order to be the best parents we can be, we have to live apart. Sometimes things just don’t work in the conventional way,” she explained. “I’m telling you this because, well, I share my life stuff and this feels pretty big.”
Higgins hoped that by sharing her story, she could help others going through similar situations. “If you are and you feel anything like I do, you probably feel like you failed at life. You’re questioning everything up until this point: your childhood, your parents, your ideals, your life choices, what the future will hold now that the fairytale is in cinders on the floor.
“You’re not alone. You’re not broken, you’re just human. We’re all just making it up as we go. Sending love to you all out there.”
The post received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities. Mia Freedman commented with heart emojis, while singer Gretta Ray wrote, “Sending you so much love Missy.” TV journalist Narelda Jacobs added, “These words will be a comfort to many. Sending you all the love back!!” Singer Ben Lee also expressed his support, saying, “Love you Missy.”
Missy and Dan share two children, Samuel, eight, and Luna, five. Fans also offered their support and shared their own experiences. One follower wrote, “It’s a journey and a half but there’s always light and sharing shares the load and creates a new normal. Power to you Missy. You’re definitely not alone.”
Another added, “I’ve been there, I’m so sorry to hear you are too Missy. It’s a tough, shitty road but a brave one and one you will get through. Wishing you every happiness when the time is right.”
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A third supporter commented, “Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing Missy.”
“Sending love and strength your way. Nobody can ever understand this kind of heartbreak, hurt or feeling of failure until you’ve lived it, and I wish it on nobody,” another wrote.
