Bruce Willis’ wife shares ‘heaviness’ in her heart on anniversary

Emma Hemming Willis She celebrated her seventeenth anniversary of dating with Bruce Willis Sharing a touching post on Instagram, he reflects on love and sadness as the actor struggles with dementia.

Fans flooded the comments with support and admiration for her honesty, with some sharing how much Bruce has impacted their lives.

Demi MooreBruce Willis’s ex-wife also recently shared updates on the actor’s condition, stressing the importance of meeting him where he is now.

On Sunday, Emma took to Instagram to celebrate her anniversary with Bruce by sharing a nostalgic photo of them standing in the ocean at sunset, with their silhouettes framed by the fading light.

“17 years of us,” she wrote in the caption, referring to the location as Turks and Caicos.

“Anniversaries used to bring excitement, and now, to be honest, they bring up all the emotions, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach,” Emma said on the occasion.

She continued, “I give myself 30 minutes to sit in ‘why him, why us,’ to feel the anger and sadness. Then I let go of it and go back to what is. And what is…is unconditional love. I feel blessed to know that, and because of him I will do this again.” And again in the blink of an eye.

Emma’s post comes as Bruce continues his struggle with dementia, a journey that began publicly in March 2022 after he was diagnosed with aphasia.

Fans flooded the comments with love and support for Emma’s heartfelt post.

One follower wrote: “Happy anniversary! I’m glad you’re taking time to feel angry and sad, it’s not healthy to bottle it up. We all know Bruce because he takes us into a fantasy world and away from our problems and worries for a few hours.”

They continued: “It may not mean much coming from a stranger, but know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. And thank you for showing the world what unconditional love is.”

“Simply beautiful, and thank you for sharing. I hope your daughters find the kind of love that you and Bruce share. Love you, and thank you for everything you do and do,” another person commented.

“Even if he doesn’t say it or even if he doesn’t remember how to show it, I’m sure he loves you very much. He’s blessed to have you by his side,” a third fan shared.

Another person added: “I feel this on so many levels. Happy Anniversary. Know you’re not alone.”

Earlier this year, Emma, ​​who has two daughters, Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10, with the Die Hard actor, spoke about her decision to be transparent with their children about his diagnosis.

In an interview for the October issue of the magazine Town & Country MagazineShe explained why she “never tried to hide” the truth about Bruce’s illness from them.

“This disease has been misdiagnosed, missed, and misunderstood,” she said. “So finally getting a diagnosis was key so that I could learn what frontotemporal dementia was and be able to educate our children.”

The “Red 2” actress emphasized her honesty: “I’ve never tried to sweeten anything for them. They’ve grown up with Bruce declining over the years. I’m not trying to protect them from that.”

Reflecting on how the family navigated the journey of caring for Bruce amid his struggle with dementia, Emma explained that it was essential to be honest with their children.

“What I learned from our therapist is that if kids ask questions, they are willing to know the answer,” she told the publication. “If we could see that Bruce was suffering, I would talk about it with the kids so they could understand, but this disease is chronic, progressive and terminal.”

The actress admitted that she chose to focus on the present with her children, noting that she “doesn’t like to talk about the last aspect of this with them, and they haven’t asked for it.”

However, Emma noted that their young daughters “know that Dad is not going to get better.”

Before starting his family with Emma, ​​Bruce was married to Demi Moore from 1987 to 2000. They have three daughters: Rumer, 36, Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 30.

During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” in September, Moore (62 years old) provided an update on Bruce’s health, noting that “given the data, he is in a stable place.”

Moore also shared how advice she gives her daughters during their father’s diagnosis.

“What I tell my kids is to meet him where he is,” she explained. “You don’t hold on to who (he) was or what you want (he) to be, but who (he) is in this moment.”

“And from that, there is beauty and joy and love and sweetness. When I’m in Los Angeles, I visit every week, and I really appreciate the time we all share,” she added.