The unconventional relationship between actor Doug Hutchison his much younger bride Courtney Stodden was one that was scrutinized in the media. Back in 2011, Stodden was a 16-year-old aspiring singer who was advised by her aunt to take online acting classes with 51-year-old Hutchinson. Through their lessons, Hutchison grew enamored with the teen and that year, the pair tied the knot.

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The marriage made headlines and sidelined Hutchison’s career, but the couple did interviews declaring their dedication and love for one another. Years down the line, however, wedded bliss took a turn and the two filed for divorce Stodden took to her Instagram to share a lengthy post saying that she is ficially single.

“It’s an emotional day for me. God only knows how he’s feeling, but I can tell you that it’s for the better,” she wrote in the caption a photo that showed Hutchison giving her a kiss on the cheek. “I look back at this picture and feel absolutely taken advantage . I’ve been scared to even speak up about feeling groomed or being verbally abused during the almost 10 year marriage because I was a child and he was 50 when we married but I’m a woman now and it’s time for me to put my big girl pants on and speak on this matter. I’ve felt completely trapped, manipulated and at times abandoned by adults // 

Stodden told her reading audience that she has a book in the works, so we can only imagine what revelations she’s going to make there. Then, she penned a message to her ex. ” she said. “You’ve left me — a child woman, feeling belittled and confused. These things I shall overcome. I wish you well. But please don’t ever do this to another minor again. It’s not right… even if the parent signs f. Wait a respectable amount time before marrying. Children aren’t on your level.” Check out her post below.