00:00Melissa Gilbert speaks out as husband Timothy Busfield faces misconduct allegations.
00:06Melissa Gilbert spoke out for the first time as her husband Timothy Busfield faces criminal
00:11allegations. The 61-year-old actress shared a statement on Monday through her Lifestyle
00:16Brands Instagram account. While she did not reference the charges directly, Gilbert acknowledged
00:22the strain of the moment and thanked supporters who have rallied around her.
00:25I'm sending you all my love and gratitude during this extraordinarily difficult time,
00:32Gilbert wrote. Not only for Tim, me and our family, but in the collective heaviness so many
00:38of us seem to be carrying right now. Add an unexpected storm to the mix and it can all
00:43feel like a bit too much. Gilbert reflected on the controversy as a reminder to slow down
00:49and focus on what truly matters. She encouraged stepping back from constant noise to rest
00:55and recharge and thanked her followers for their support during what she described as
01:01an overwhelming time. Thank you for helping me to feel safer, more grounded and deeply held
01:08by this extraordinary community of women here at Modern Prairie, Gilbert added. I'll be easing
01:13back into things thoughtfully and with care, moving forward one step at a time, more to come
01:18and so much gratitude always. Busfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal-esque contact of a minor
01:25and one count of child abuse, accused of inappropriately touching two seven-year-old child
01:30actors on the cleaning lady in 2022. He denies the allegations. The investigation began in November
01:382024 and he was released with conditions pending trial. Gilbert is also among 75 individuals who submitted
01:46letters of support to the court on Busfield's behalf. The reality is that Tim Busfield is my love,
01:52my rock, my partner in business and life. He is my comfort and my counsel. His joy, humor and quick
01:59wit bring sparkle to my life. Tim is, quite simply, the beating heart of our wild and wonderful extended
02:06family, she wrote in her letter. She further described her husband as someone who has the strongest
02:11moral compass of any human I have ever known and said he has dedicated his spiritual self to always
02:19being of service to others. Gilbert and Busfield have been married since 2013 and share five children
02:26from previous relationships.
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