The Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner are choosing to divorce, but their families are speaking up about their shocking split in the days following their announcement. Gerry and Theresa found love on The Golden Bachelor season 1, with both hopeful that they would be able to make their relationship work through their golden years. After a Golden Wedding special that left Bachelor Nation in tears, many believed that Gerry and Theresa were on their way to happily ever after, but issues began to arise in their marriage when the couple couldn’t settle on a place to settle down.

“I had only the loveliest experiences being with Gerry and his family”

After the shocking divorce announcement that left Bachelor Nation confused, Theresa’s daughter Jenn Woolston is speaking up about her feelings surrounding Gerry and his family, who she’d accepted into her own. “I had only the loveliest experiences being with Gerry and his family,” Jenn shared on Instagram.

She shared that she was sad to feel like their newly formed blended family was breaking up, explaining she “will hold the days we were officially family in my heart forever, and will think of them as family always.” Jenn, who supported Gerry and Theresa throughout their journey, is hopeful to move forward.

Gerry & Theresa’s Kids Still Want To Be In Each Other’s Lives

While Gerry and Theresa have chosen to split, their love has had a lasting impact on their children, who want to be in each other’s lives after such a whirlwind experience. Gerry’s daughter Angie Turner commented on Jenn’s post, sharing, “Right back at you Jen! You guys will always be family to us as well!!” Jenn replied to her former step-sister, “we’ll see you all again at some point. always welcome in NJ!!” While Angie chimed in that the family is also welcome at their home in Indiana any time, Theresa chimed in to share her support, commenting, “yes, always!!!”

Though Gerry and Theresa have chosen to divorce, their families seem to be taking the high road rather than engaging in the drama. It’s possible that the relationship has simply been draining on both Gerry and Theresa throughout the last several months after they got married, and their families are happy to have a resolution despite it being a difficult decision for everyone. The fact that Theresa’s daughter Jenn can look at Gerry’s daughters and the rest of their families as people she can find support with moving forward is a positive sign for the Golden family.

Jenn’s message of support for her mother and the entire Golden family lets Bachelor Nation know that there’s peace between the two families. While there may have been some drama in figuring things out during Gerry & Theresa’s marriage, things have settled down now that their split has been announced. Though it’s heartbreaking that they’re moving on, it’s good to see that The Golden Bachelor family will still be there for each other regardless of Gerry and Theresa’s relationship.