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After a months-long absence, Phoebe Burgess has reappeared on Instagram, offering a glimpse into her life in Queensland with her two children.The former wife of NRL star Sam Burgess, 36, shared images and clips on Thursday showcasing a relaxed getaway in Noosa with daughter Poppy, nine, and son Billy, seven.
A Return to Connection
The social media re-emergence marks a notable shift for Burgess, who hadn’t posted to her Instagram feed as November. Her previous post centered around promoting an anti-bullying campaign in partnership with Snapchat and Project Rockit,highlighting her continued advocacy work. this latest return signals a renewed willingness to share personal moments with her followers.
Finding Peace and “Refilling the Cup”
One poignant black and white image featured Burgess alongside Poppy and Billy, accompanied by the caption: “Refilling that cup.” This message suggests a period of personal restoration and a focus on family connection. Another post showcased Burgess’s style, sporting a $298 black and blue striped tank dress from Australian label Bassike, paired with light blue thongs and black sunglasses, completing the look with a large striped canvas bag. She beamed as she looked out over Noosa’s Main Beach, radiating a sense of contentment.
Burgess previously spoke candidly about the challenges of navigating public life and the impact of online criticism. According to a statement made in November, she once believed that accepting negative feedback was simply part of being in the public eye. “It’s been a constant for the past decade, and for a long time I genuinely believed that choosing to work in this space meant accepting every opinion, judgement, and comment that came with it,” she explained.
She detailed a conscious effort to protect herself, stating, “I shrank my world to fall off the radar. I stopped reading any headline about myself and, for almost two years now, I haven’t clicked on a single story with my name in it.” This period of withdrawal underscores the toll that public scrutiny can take and the importance of prioritizing personal well-being.
Family reunion and New Beginnings
Burgess’s return to social media coincides with a recent reunion between her children and their father, Sam Burgess. His wife, Lucy, shared photos earlier this month of Sam with Poppy, Billy, and their two children, Robbie, two, and Mack, three months. It is indeed believed this was the first meeting between Billy and Poppy and their youngest half-sibling, Mack. Footage also depicted Sam enjoying a game of rugby with Billy.
Since 2023, Sam Burgess has been based in the UK with Lucy, while Poppy and Billy reside with Phoebe and her family in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Sam and Phoebe were married for four years before separating in 2019, with Sam subsequently marrying Lucy in 2024 following a two-year relationship.
The images shared by both Phoebe and Lucy suggest a growing sense of co-parenting and family harmony despite the geographical distance. Phoebe’s return to social media appears to be a step towards embracing a more open and connected chapter in her life, prioritizing her well-being and the happiness of her children.
