Former Bachelorette Trista Sutter Shares Scary Health News About Her Husband

The very first Bachelorette, Trista Sutter, opened up on Instagram over the holiday weekend about a personal health struggle her husband of nearly 17 years, Ryan, has been facing (via People). In a long and detailed post, the mom of two shared her concerns about the man she calls "my rock, my best friend, my hero, my love," as well as finds things to be thankful for despite the family's recent hardships.

"This week is usually one of my favorites," Sutter said in her heartfelt post, adding, "Creating memories with family, honoring traditions, filling our bellies with the tastiest of treats, and recognizing our blessings." The 48-year-old goes to reveal, "I know I should be thankful, but I don't want to be fake. And, I'm struggling." She adds that Ryan too has been struggling, although he is still able to work, cook, exercise, and be with his family, according to the reality star. Bustle notes that Ryan is a firefighter in Vail, Colorado.

Meanwhile, Sutter goes on to share with her 336,000 followers that they've been "struggling for months. Struggling to get answers. And this week, we got an answer that would normally be the best answer of all good answers."

Sutter goes on to share in her post, "We found out that Ryan doesn't have cancer. A HUGE relief...without a doubt, especially after fighting to find a doctor to take symptoms that lined up with lymphoma seriously and advocating for the scans to rule it out."

The bad news is that there is no diagnosis for Ryan's symptoms at this time. That leaves the couple, "Wanting to be able to fight for him to be cured instead of fighting for an answer." Sutter goes on to wonder, "How messed up is that? Don't worry, I know. It's messed up. But, that's where we are. In a holding pattern of not knowing."

The detailed post wraps up with the former Bachelorette finding things to be grateful for in her life. "I know it could be worse, so for that, I am thankful. Thankful to not have to be separated from a loved one who is dying due to COVID. Thankful to not have 2 children with a cancer diagnosis. Thankful to have each other and health insurance and jobs and a home and food on the table and healthy family members and all the things that make this life struggle-free." But Sutter leaves us with this important reminder: "Everyone is struggling in some way, behind closed doors." She also asks for prayers for her husband and that they find an answer soon.