Kaitlyn Bristowe On Her Relationship With Her Dad: 'He's My Rock'

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tatrick first started dating in 2019 and the pair got engaged in 2021. Last month, the two took to Instagram to announce they have made the decision to split.

Now, Bristowe is taking to social media to open up about how close she and her dad are, and how he is her "rock".

The former "Bachelorette" lead has been going through a rough patch following her split with Jason Tartick, but she does have one man she can rely on -- her dad.

"Since I can remember… I’ve always been able to call my dad at anytime of the day or night, and he will be there for me," she began to write on Instagram. "It could be anything from needing him to pick up some tampons, to needing a ride home, to crying about a boy. He has always listened and offered support."

She went on to say, "He is a rock in my life and I cherished every second spent with him this week. A few of my BEST friends have lost their dad. So I want to send out love to anyone who has lost theirs, or doesn’t have a relationship with them. I wish I could give you a hug."

Fans immediately took to the comments section to share their own stories.

"Lost both my parents in my early 20’s…. You are blessed, cherish it! ❤️," one fan wrote as another chimed in with, "I miss my Dad so much 😢".

Another wrote, "love this. never had a positive male figure in my life — I’m so grateful he made a difference in yours 💝" while one fan commented, "Dads are the best ❤️ you’re so lucky yours gets to visit!!".

Others commented things such as "That very last piece got me 🥹 a rare sentiment but impacts a child of any age at random times. Thank you for this ❤️" and "You’re so blessed on MANY levels - but the relationship with your dad takes first place! My dad was also my rock…he died 3 years ago. 😢keep enjoying every minute together creating the best memories!"

Last month, the "Bachelor" couple took to social media to announce the devastating news.

“After sharing the news with family and close friends first, and taking the time to properly process it ourselves, we are saddened with heavy hearts to share that we have decided to end our engagement,” the pair wrote on social media. “We are thankful for all of you who gave us the time and space to process this life altering decision as there are many emotions and changes to navigate.”

The pair continued to explain how they plan to remain friends and will continue to care for their two dogs, Ramen and Pinot, together. “Our dogs Ramen & Pinot will continue to be cared for together as brothers,” they wrote. “While their humans are no longer romantically involved, we will love and take care of them together.”

“Continuing our friendship is incredibly important to both of us. We feel grateful to be ending our engagement with love and respect for each other,” they continued. “It’s heartbreaking and sad to say goodbye, but our care and admiration for one another will never die.”

Tartick and Bristowe concluded with, “We are beyond thankful for the memories made together, and for your support of us and the boys throughout the years. Moving forward we will always have that level of support for each other. We don’t know what the future holds so please try to hold space for us in your hearts.”