Toni Colletteis turning to poetry in the wake of herdivorce from Dave Galafassi.On Monday, theHereditaryactress, 50, shared a poem titledHalfway Therefrom author and poetKate Baeron herInstagram Story, just four days after she used the social media platform toannouncethat she and Galafassi, 44, would split after 20 years of marriage.“Whatever happens, you are free to go,” the poem reads. “Free to peel off what’s left of this story and choose another. It is not too late. It is definitelyworth the trouble.““Remember the story of the lion lost without his courage,” the poem continues. “Too scared, full of fury, the great wizard standing in the emerald tower, knowing the lion was already brave.“Toni Collette/InstagramCollette and Galafassi initially announced their divorce in a statement shared on Instagram last Wednesday that has since been edited to clarify that theirdecision to divorce came after a separation.An edit was made to the statement on Collette’s account that now begins, “After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other,” they added. “Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape. We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.“Collette and Galafassitied the knotin a Buddhist ceremony in 2003. The former couple shares daughter Sage Florence, 14, and son Arlo Robert, 11.Mark Davis/CBSBefore the announcement post, Collette shared a quote on her Instagram Story that read: “No matter what your current circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.“Theinitial announcementcame as photos of Galafassi and another woman kissing at a beach the day before in Sydney, Australia, surfaced.The Daily Mailpublishedthe photos that also show the musician and the woman sitting together, holding hands in the water, and sharing multiple kisses.Reps for Collette did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment last Wednesday. A rep for Galfassi could not immediately be located.
Toni Colletteis turning to poetry in the wake of herdivorce from Dave Galafassi.
On Monday, theHereditaryactress, 50, shared a poem titledHalfway Therefrom author and poetKate Baeron herInstagram Story, just four days after she used the social media platform toannouncethat she and Galafassi, 44, would split after 20 years of marriage.
“Whatever happens, you are free to go,” the poem reads. “Free to peel off what’s left of this story and choose another. It is not too late. It is definitelyworth the trouble.”
“Remember the story of the lion lost without his courage,” the poem continues. “Too scared, full of fury, the great wizard standing in the emerald tower, knowing the lion was already brave.”
Toni Collette/Instagram
Collette and Galafassi initially announced their divorce in a statement shared on Instagram last Wednesday that has since been edited to clarify that theirdecision to divorce came after a separation.
An edit was made to the statement on Collette’s account that now begins, “After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other,” they added. “Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape. We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.”
Collette and Galafassitied the knotin a Buddhist ceremony in 2003. The former couple shares daughter Sage Florence, 14, and son Arlo Robert, 11.
Mark Davis/CBS
Before the announcement post, Collette shared a quote on her Instagram Story that read: “No matter what your current circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.”
Theinitial announcementcame as photos of Galafassi and another woman kissing at a beach the day before in Sydney, Australia, surfaced.The Daily Mailpublishedthe photos that also show the musician and the woman sitting together, holding hands in the water, and sharing multiple kisses.
Reps for Collette did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment last Wednesday. A rep for Galfassi could not immediately be located.
source: people.com
