Chandler Powell has commended Bindi Irwin for standing up for “what is right” as she steps away from the spotlight amid the family’s bitter feud with her grandfather.
The husband of the Australia Zoo conservationist has broken his silence on the war of words between Bindi and Steve Irwin’s father Bob, who she says has never met her daughter Grace Warrior.
The fallout, which included angry retorts from Bob’s supporters and family members, led Bindi to take a month-long break from social media yesterday.
And she has the full backing of her husband, who took to Instagram to praise her decision.
“You inspire me with your unwavering kindness and your ability to stand up for what is right,” he said.
“You are the strongest and most beautiful person inside and out. Grace has an amazing mama to look up to ❤️.”
Bindi’s brother Robert, who has so far stayed silent on the feud, has indicated his support by liking his brother-in-law’s post. He has also shared the accompanying picture of his sister and niece on his own Instagram page, surrounded by hearts.
Bindi’s mother Terri shared a telling message to her Twitter followers at the height of the fallout yesterday.
Terri used Twitter to share an inspirational quote about mental health in an apparent nod to Bindi’s claims she had chosen to “care for my own mental health now” due to the “enormous pain” of her strained relationship with Bob.
“Avoiding certain people to protect your mental health is not weakness. It’s wisdom,” the quote read.
Terri also told how caring for others was “easier” than looking after ourselves
“It takes courage to follow through on what we know is the right thing to do. Wishing everyone the best to be brave and wise. It’s worth it!” she wrote.
In a now-deleted spray on Facebook, Bindi made a raft of claims including that her grandad has “never said a single kind word” to her, that he had returned gifts she had sent him and was not involved in her daughter Grace’s life.
“I really wish that my entire family could spend time with Grace,” she wrote.
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“Unfortunately my grandfather Bob has shown no interest in spending time with me or my family.”
But Bob’s granddaughter by marriage, Bethany Wheeler, on Monday described the spray as “absolutely appalling”.
“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,” she wrote online.
Bob himself has not commented publicly on the claims, but is said to be devastated over the fallout.
Just hours later, Bindi announced she was taking a break to spend time with her newborn and indicated mental health issues partly behind the decision.
“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.
“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),” she wrote.
“Recently, I’ve had many 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.”
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Bob is believed to have become estranged from Terri soon after Steve’s death in 2006.
Bindi claimed the family had continued to support Bob financially since he retired from Australia Zoo in 1992, “sending him funds every week.”
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