Bri Springs.Photo: Bri Springs/instagramBri Springs is opening up about life afterThe Bachelor.In an Instagram poston Sunday, Springs revealed that while her world “has been full of wonderful surprises” since appearing onMatt James' season of the ABC dating show, it’s also had its difficulties.“Life after the show has been full of wonderful surprises. But it has also been mentally draining and there have been times and situations where I’ve felt defeated,” revealed Springs, who was sent home during last week’s episode.“I’ve read all of your messages and you have no idea how appreciative I am of your kindness and support,” she continued in a message to fans. “Your words have helped me along the way, so thank you.““Remember to check in with yourself from time to time to see what you need,” Springs wrote, sharing photos from a visit to California’s Manhattan Beach. “I made a commitment to myself, to be honest, and stay true to who I am. And this means being present with the ones I love.“Last month, Springs briefly touched on life afterThe Bachelorwhen shejoked about being on the market for a job. During the Feb. 15 episode, she revealed to James that she hadquit her post as a communications managerto stay on the series.Alongside a photo of herself standing near a pool, overlooking the ocean while talking on the phone, Springs wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Me on the phone trying to get my job back.“Springs was one of James' final three contestants. She wasleft without a rose on the March 8 episodeafter she told the Bachelor that she was ready for an engagement.“I still feel 100 percent ready for an engagement after this,” she told James during their Fantasy Suite date. “And what I’m feeling is that I really am so in love with you, because it means the world to me that you can understand me. And it really just goes to show why I love you and the things that I love about you.“Bri Springs and Matt James onThe Bachelor.Craig Sjodin; Getty ImagesWill you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.Though James said in an on-camera interview following their date that he could “see a life with Bri,” he ultimately chose Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young to proceed to the finale.“It’s hard because what I thought we had was special,” Springs said during her car ride out from the rose ceremony. “It couldn’t have been all for nothing.“The Bachelorseason 25 finale airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Bri Springs.Photo: Bri Springs/instagram
Bri Springs is opening up about life afterThe Bachelor.In an Instagram poston Sunday, Springs revealed that while her world “has been full of wonderful surprises” since appearing onMatt James' season of the ABC dating show, it’s also had its difficulties.“Life after the show has been full of wonderful surprises. But it has also been mentally draining and there have been times and situations where I’ve felt defeated,” revealed Springs, who was sent home during last week’s episode.“I’ve read all of your messages and you have no idea how appreciative I am of your kindness and support,” she continued in a message to fans. “Your words have helped me along the way, so thank you.““Remember to check in with yourself from time to time to see what you need,” Springs wrote, sharing photos from a visit to California’s Manhattan Beach. “I made a commitment to myself, to be honest, and stay true to who I am. And this means being present with the ones I love.“Last month, Springs briefly touched on life afterThe Bachelorwhen shejoked about being on the market for a job. During the Feb. 15 episode, she revealed to James that she hadquit her post as a communications managerto stay on the series.Alongside a photo of herself standing near a pool, overlooking the ocean while talking on the phone, Springs wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Me on the phone trying to get my job back.“Springs was one of James' final three contestants. She wasleft without a rose on the March 8 episodeafter she told the Bachelor that she was ready for an engagement.“I still feel 100 percent ready for an engagement after this,” she told James during their Fantasy Suite date. “And what I’m feeling is that I really am so in love with you, because it means the world to me that you can understand me. And it really just goes to show why I love you and the things that I love about you.“Bri Springs and Matt James onThe Bachelor.Craig Sjodin; Getty ImagesWill you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.Though James said in an on-camera interview following their date that he could “see a life with Bri,” he ultimately chose Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young to proceed to the finale.“It’s hard because what I thought we had was special,” Springs said during her car ride out from the rose ceremony. “It couldn’t have been all for nothing.“The Bachelorseason 25 finale airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Bri Springs is opening up about life afterThe Bachelor.
In an Instagram poston Sunday, Springs revealed that while her world “has been full of wonderful surprises” since appearing onMatt James' season of the ABC dating show, it’s also had its difficulties.
“Life after the show has been full of wonderful surprises. But it has also been mentally draining and there have been times and situations where I’ve felt defeated,” revealed Springs, who was sent home during last week’s episode.
“I’ve read all of your messages and you have no idea how appreciative I am of your kindness and support,” she continued in a message to fans. “Your words have helped me along the way, so thank you.”
“Remember to check in with yourself from time to time to see what you need,” Springs wrote, sharing photos from a visit to California’s Manhattan Beach. “I made a commitment to myself, to be honest, and stay true to who I am. And this means being present with the ones I love.”
Last month, Springs briefly touched on life afterThe Bachelorwhen shejoked about being on the market for a job. During the Feb. 15 episode, she revealed to James that she hadquit her post as a communications managerto stay on the series.
Alongside a photo of herself standing near a pool, overlooking the ocean while talking on the phone, Springs wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Me on the phone trying to get my job back.”
Springs was one of James' final three contestants. She wasleft without a rose on the March 8 episodeafter she told the Bachelor that she was ready for an engagement.
“I still feel 100 percent ready for an engagement after this,” she told James during their Fantasy Suite date. “And what I’m feeling is that I really am so in love with you, because it means the world to me that you can understand me. And it really just goes to show why I love you and the things that I love about you.”
Bri Springs and Matt James onThe Bachelor.Craig Sjodin; Getty Images
Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.
Though James said in an on-camera interview following their date that he could “see a life with Bri,” he ultimately chose Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young to proceed to the finale.
“It’s hard because what I thought we had was special,” Springs said during her car ride out from the rose ceremony. “It couldn’t have been all for nothing.”
The Bachelorseason 25 finale airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
