- Kathie Lee Gifford is a celebrated TV personality
- She has been away from the spotlight in recent years
- THIS has been her journey of forgiveness
Reflecting on her late husband Frank Gifford's infidelity and its impact on her life, Kathie Lee reveals the strength it took to move past the pain and choose happiness. Her insights are a testament to her resilience and her commitment to living a life as a blessing, not a burden.
Choosing to Be a Blessing
Kathie Lee Gifford, the renowned television host and author, recently sat down with Entertainment Tonight to discuss one of the most challenging periods of her life - dealing with the aftermath of her late husband Frank Gifford's infidelity. Despite the "very painful" memories, Kathie Lee's story is one of remarkable forgiveness and choosing joy over bitterness.
"My faith was definitely tested," Kathie Lee confessed, recalling the turmoil she faced during that tumultuous time. Yet, she made a conscious decision not to let anger and bitterness take root. "I want to be a blessing," she declared, emphasizing her lifelong commitment to spreading positivity and love, even in the face of personal trials.
Kathie Lee also touched upon the importance of knowing when to walk away, not just from romantic relationships but from professional ones as well.
Though it’s been nearly a decade since her late husband Frank Gifford’s 2015 death, his infidelity during their marriage still brings her "very painful" memories.
"My faith was definitely tested the most during the whole year dealing with Frank’s infidelity because I thought that I had finally found my soulmate," Kathie Lee said in an interview with the outlet.
With a career spanning 60 years in the entertainment industry, including memorable stints on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and Kathie Lee and Hoda, she's learned to trust her gut and seek divine guidance in making life-changing decisions.
In her 2020 memoir, 'It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life,' Kathie Lee opened up about the deep hurt caused by Frank's affair but also about the healing process. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can offer wisdom and comfort to others going through similar struggles.
"Sometimes the past is not your favorite place to visit," she admitted, "But I can look back on things with a deeper wisdom now."
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Despite the heartache, Kathie Lee chooses to remember Frank for the love and joy he brought into her life. "He was a very good, dear, gentle, generous man," she reflected, underscoring the complexity of human relationships and the power of forgiveness.
Kathie Lee Gifford's journey is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the choice to seek light, offer forgiveness, and embrace life with open arms.
