00:00Melissa Gilbert speaks out as husband Timothy Busfield faces misconduct allegations.
00:05Melissa Gilbert spoke out for the first time as her husband Timothy Busfield faces criminal allegations.
00:12The 61-year-old actress shared a statement on Monday through her Lifestyle Brands Instagram account.
00:18While she did not reference the charges directly, Gilbert acknowledged the 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, Gilbert wrote.
00:33Not only for Tim, me and our family, but in the collective heaviness so many of us seem to be caring right now.
00:41Add an unexpected storm to the mix and it can all feel like a bit too much.
00:45Gilbert reflected on the controversy as a reminder to slow down and focus on what truly matters.
00:51She encouraged stepping back from constant noise to rest and recharge and thanked her followers for their support during what she described as an overwhelming time.
01:02Thank you for helping me to feel safer, more grounded, and deeply held by this extraordinary community of women here at Modern Prairie, Gilbert added.
01:12I'll be easing back into things thoughtfully and with care, moving forward one step at a time, more to come, and so much gratitude always.
01:21Busfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal-esque contact of a minor and one count of child abuse,
01:28accused of inappropriately touching two seven-year-old child actors on The Cleaning Lady in 2022.
01:34He denies the allegations.
01:35The investigation began in November 2024, and he was released with conditions pending trial.
01:43Gilbert is also among 75 individuals who submitted letters of support to the court on Busfield's behalf.
01:49The reality is that Tim Busfield is my love, my rock, my partner in business and life.
01:55He is my comfort and my counsel.
01:57His joy, humor, and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
02:01Tim is, quite simply, the beating heart of our wild and wonderful extended family, she wrote in her letter.
02:08She further described her husband as someone who has the strongest moral compass of any human I have ever known,
02:14and said he has dedicated his spiritual self to always being of service to others.
02:21Gilbert and Busfield have been married since 2013, and share five children from previous relationships.
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