But the former “The Hills” and “Laguna Beach” star’s life hasn’t been easy.

“Grief is a wild thing and I actually feel like it is like a drug.

And it’s a roller coaster.

Kristin Cavallari looking serious

It comes in waves, you know.

“I just really think that we will all see each other again when we die.

I really do,” she said.

Kristin Cavallari with Michael Cavallari

However, that hasn’t stopped the Cavallari family from having difficult, nagging questions about his passing.

If he was on medication, would it have been different?”

Cavallari toldWilliamson County Televisionin 2023.

Kristin Cavallari with her dad

“I don’t know that you ever really fully move on from those things and having those thoughts.

It’s just one of those things that will be with me forever.”

But I felt so guilty about it.

Kristin Cavallari’s daughter and her dog

And then something happened with my kids and it crossed the line.

And I was like, you know what, I’m f**king done.

And he blamed me for it.

Kristin Cavallari kissing Jay Cutler

Threw everything back in my face.

And I was just like, what am I doing?

Life’s too short."

Kristin Cavallari posing with a friend

She added, “I was always like, I can take it.

“She was the sweetest, best dog on the planet.

“The kids spoiled her this weekend and we all got to say our goodbyes.

We love you Barzy..you’ll be missed greatly.”

The star also shared a touching photo of a candle on her Instagram Stories.

Cavallari had previously shared various photos of Bardot by her side on Instagram.

She popped up in an adorable 2020 Halloweenfamily photo, while a 2021uploadshowed Bardot sitting near Cavallari’s daughter.

“My little ladies,” she captioned the image.

But Cavallari has shared their married life wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

The star had previously opened up about her ex during a 2021 appearance on"Off The Vine.

Things got messy in the wake of their breakup, too.

Sources also toldUs Weeklythat month Cutler was supposedly quick to anger.

“Jay has a temper.

He’s a shouter.

He didn’t have an issue about calling her out or yelling at her in front of other people.

That experience was really embarrassing her,” they claimed.

Thankfully though, things got better between the co-parents.

“We are in the best place that we’ve been in … Cavallari clarified she hadn’t experienced an eating disorder, sharing her weight loss was due to stress.

The star spoke again about her weight in June 2024.

Fortunately, Cavallari knows the importance of a healthy, balanced lifestyle and has shared her tips with fans.

you’re free to eat anything in moderation,” she toldEating Wellin 2023.