Martine McCutcheon seems to be embracing a new mindset as she heads into the new year, and her recent cryptic Instagram post suggests she’s putting the past behind her.
After a tough year following her split from her ex-husband, Jack McManus, the former EastEnders star, 48, shared an inspirational message with her followers that made it clear she’s no longer wasting time on those who don’t treat her with respect.
Moving On with a New Year’s Mindset
On Sunday, Martine posted a quote to her Instagram Stories that reads, “The only people who deserve to be in your life next year are the ones who treat you with love, kindness, and respect.
If the vibes are weird, move on.
“ The message was clearly aimed at moving forward and cutting out negativity, with Martine reinforcing that she’s only making space for people who truly uplift her.
This comes after the difficult announcement earlier this year that her 18-year marriage to Jack had come to an end.
The couple, who share a nine-year-old son named Rafferty, had been together for years, but Martine revealed in August that Jack had decided to end their relationship.
The Struggles of Selling Their Shared Home
Adding to the challenges of their split, Martine and Jack’s £1.5 million Surrey home, which they had put up for sale earlier in May, has not sold yet.
The price has now been reduced by £250,000, dropping to £1.25 million.
The couple originally bought the house in June 2022 for £1.3 million, and it now looks like they will take a loss when the property finally sells.
This decision to lower the asking price comes shortly after Martine shared more cryptic posts on Instagram, reflecting her journey through the breakup.
Last month, she posted several quotes, including one that read, “Sometimes, healing means telling people to f**k off,” with a caption that echoed her feelings of empowerment in the face of adversity.
Embracing a New Chapter in Her Life
Martine has been sharing words of wisdom with her followers as she focuses on healing.
She posted a poem that read, “And all this time, you thought you were falling apart, you didn’t realize you were actually putting yourself back together.
” Martine added her own caption of encouragement, reminding others to “keep the faith” and to “look forward – not back.
” She emphasized that even though it may be difficult, the future holds brighter days ahead.
Martine’s public statement regarding her split from Jack revealed that despite their separation, they both remain focused on co-parenting their son.
She expressed that Rafferty’s well-being would continue to be their top priority and thanked fans for their support during this challenging time.
Reflecting on Personal Growth
In interviews following the split, Martine opened up about how she’s grown over the years.
She discussed how, in the past, she had often tried to live up to other people’s expectations, but now she’s happier being true to herself.
On The Showercast podcast, Martine shared that she used to feel pressured to meet the standards set by others, and sometimes even felt labeled as “difficult.
” But now, she believes that everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, without apologies or constraints.
Martine’s journey reflects not only her personal growth but also her determination to redefine her life on her own terms, as she embraces the new year with confidence and a positive outlook.