Valerie Bertinelli has her cell phone set to “do not disturb.”
rear Successfully complete a multi-destination book tour To celebrate the publication of her new cookbook, Luxuriously, Early this month, one day at a time Alum announcement In an Instagram post on Friday She will be taking a break from social media because she is “mentally/emotionally exhausted.”
“The last six weeks or so…have been really tough,” Bertinelli wrote. “And while I’m incredibly grateful for all your support for my book and for all the people I’ve been lucky enough to meet, this introvert here in extrovert clothes is a spiritual I need a break for my health.”
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While the former Food Network star admitted that she “didn’t need to announce” her departure from the internet, she decided to make a public statement because “if I don’t do it, how many of you will… I know how worried you are about me.” Please post often enough. ” She continued, “But I’m honest.”
In fact, Bertinelli says: “It’s good to have a little social media cleanse/detox and give my mental health a break, and I’m grateful to be in a place in my life where I’m fully aware of when I’m feeling overwhelmed.” and mentally/emotionally exhausted. ”
She concluded her post by asking everyone to “take care” while she’s gone, adding, “I’ll be back before you know it.”
Bertinelli kicked off her book tour on April 2nd at the Long Island Litfest on Long Island. Over the next six weeks, the author held 13 book signings in eight different states across the country.
She previously reflected on the “kindness” fans showed her during conversations with her Enjoy book sign in April Instagram posts“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for supporting me and for your warm response to updates on my life,” he wrote.
