The Irwin family drama which exploded over the weekend has taken a new turn.
Just hours after it was revealed Bob Irwin had been left “devastated to his core” by biting comments from Bindi, his granddaughter has revealed she’ll now step away from the public eye to focus on her young daughter, three-month-old Grace Warrior.
“I’m taking a break from social media and most of my work in the public eye for a month to be with my beautiful daughter and my wonderful family,” the conservationist shared in an Instagram post to her 4.7 million followers.
“I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal).”
The daughter of late wildlife warrior Steve Irwin went on to add that she’d received many messages from “people reaching out to share their own stories of working hard to protect their mental health”.
“Thank you for sharing and speaking your truth. To my friends who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other battles every day - I see you,” the 22-year-old said.
“These issues are very real and deserve to be discussed and addressed. Surround yourself with the light of people who genuinely care about you and will support you during the good times and the hard times.
“Remember there are helplines available. Mental health deserves more understanding and support instead of being dismissed or patronised. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness.”
Bindi had used a Facebook post over the weekend to address her heartbreak surrounding the long-running family feud with her estranged grandfather Bob, including that he had “never said a single kind word” to her and that he had returned gifts she had sent him.
But Bob’s granddaughter by marriage, Bethany Wheeler, hit back at the comments, saying the “time has come to speak up”.
“I read some absolutely appalling comments by Bindi today! Feel free to share this post (I will make it public) as we have all been silent ... for too long,” she wrote.
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“Poppy (Bob) is one of the most genuinely beautiful humans on this planet who has NEVER spoken out or put down anybody.
“He is a man who sits silently and battles his demons alone, in what is great sadness. He doesn't retaliate, only prays for his grandchildren's safety and good lives.”
Toni Johnstone — another of Bob’s granddaughters — also publicly slammed Bindi, saying her father Steve would be “furious” if he were alive today and adding that she “cannot believe how (Bindi) can (accuse Bob of these things) and then preach ‘let's be kind to one another’ in the same post”.
The senior Irwin also found support from Amanda French, who co-wrote his autobiography The Last Crocodile Hunter.
She described the man who established Australia Zoo as a “kind soul”.
“He is nothing but kind ... He hasn’t seen you since you were 10. He has done all he knows how to do and that is bury his head in the sand because that’s how he copes,” she commented on Bindi’s Facebook post.
“He’s not someone who is out there about reaching out and communicating. He’s like your Dad was, an introvert and not someone who can navigate people well.
“He loves your Dad, and you guys more than you know. This should be a private matter not written about on Facebook. I’m so disappointed to read this. It’s immature to write such words.”
Bindi had responded to the growing controversy on Monday morning by posting an inspirational quote: “ I don’t think people realise how much strength it takes to pull yourself out of a dark place mentally. So if you’ve done that today, or any day, I’m proud of you.”
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