Ever since you and Drew Starkey made your relationship public, it felt like the world had something to say. While there were plenty of supportive fans, there was an undeniable wave of negativity directed at you. Comments flooded your social media, harsh words picking apart your appearance and accusing you of not being “good enough” for Drew. The cruelest remarks went even further, calling you “fat” and attacking your body.
What they didn’t know—what you and Drew had kept private—was that you were pregnant. You hadn’t planned to announce it yet, wanting to cherish the moment in peace. But as the comments escalated, Drew could see how much it was affecting you.
One night, as you sat quietly on the couch, scrolling through your phone with tears in your eyes, Drew had had enough. “Give me your phone,” he said firmly, sitting down beside you.
You looked at him, startled. “Why?”
“Because I’m done letting people treat you like this,” he said, pulling out his own phone.
Within minutes, Drew had crafted a heartfelt post and hit “share” on Instagram. It was a picture of the two of you—your hands resting gently over your growing belly, his arms wrapped protectively around you. The caption read:
“To the people who think it’s okay to tear someone down: enough is enough. This woman is my everything. She’s beautiful, strong, and the love of my life. And for those of you spreading hate, here’s something you didn’t know—she’s also the future mother of our child. We chose to keep this private, but I won’t let anyone disrespect her anymore.”
The response was immediate. His fans flooded the comments with apologies and support, and the narrative shifted overnight. Drew turned off his phone, pulling you into his arms. “I’m sorry it took me so long to say something,” he whispered.
You leaned into him, tears brimming in your eyes. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“Yes, I did,” he said firmly. “Because you’re my family, and I’ll always protect you. Always.” His arms wrapped around your small baby bump.