The last six or so weeks have been…a LOT, Bertinelli said in an Instagram post.

I just know how some of you worry about me if I dont post often enough.

Yall take care of yourselves.

Valerie Bertinelli

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Ill be back before you know it.

Why I thought I didnt deserve to be loved.

Why I was using food to numb my feelings.

Valerie Bertinelli Food Network exit reactions

All the drama and trauma I hadnt dealt with with Ed and my last marriage.

Bertinelli shares her story in the cookbook through her favorite recipes.