Cheryl Burkeis doing just fine as her ex-husband,Matthew Lawrence, moves forward in a new relationship.
Sharing photos of herselfsmiling from ear to ear, theDancing with the Starsalum gave her followers an update after she was “getting a lot of questions about how [she’s] been doing lately and what’s been going on.”
She continued, “Then there are moments when I feel peace and ease within my soul, which has led me to learn how to connect with my true essence and purpose in life — which will forever be something I continue to discover for as long as I live.”
Cheryl Burke; Matthew Lawrence.David Livingston/FilmMagic, Jim Smeal/Shutterstock
Added Burke, “I am actually surprised to say that I had and never have been so eager for what tomorrow will bring. Through all of the ups and downs, and ‘the work’ I’ve done on myself, I find comfort in knowing that the only person who can fill up my cup, is ME. And for the first time, I can genuinely say that, I LOVE ME!”
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Burkefiled for divorcefrom Lawrence, 42, in February 2022 after nearly three years of marriage. Their separationwas finalizedthat September, though she onlyrecently won custodyof their dog Ysabella.
PEOPLE has since confirmed theBoy Meets Worldalum’srelationshipwith TLC singerRozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Though they were firstphotographed on a beach in Hawaiiin August 2022, their bond only became romantic just ahead of Thanksgiving.
“I’ve been with Chilli since 2005 and I’ve never seen her this in love,” Chilli’s rep, Christal Jordan, said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “She is glowing. They are really cute together.”
Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas; Matthew Lawrence.Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; John Shearer/WireImage for BWR Public Relations
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On the same day they went Instagram official, Chillishared a quotethat read: “God has perfect timing. Never early and never late. It takes a little patience and a lot of faith.”
Burke, for her part, had coyly reacted to the relationship news at the time, sharing a TikTok indicating how she was coping. She noted in the post’s caption thatshe’s “good” going into 2023.
source: people.com
