AceShowbiz - "The Bachelorette" alum Kaitlyn Bristowe appears to be navigating the emotional aftermath of her breakup with Jason Tartick, who recently went public with his new girlfriend, Kat Stickler. Following the announcement, Bristowe took to social media to express her raw feelings, providing fans with a glimpse into her current state of mind.

In a recent social media post, Bristowe responded to fans speculating about her emotional state. "Y'all are making some wild assumptions in here," she wrote amid the supportive comments. "Thank you for the kind sentiment. It meant a lot to me."

While members of her "Off the Vine" podcast Facebook group offered heartfelt messages, some questioned how Bristowe felt about Tartick's new romance. Addressing this, Bristowe emphasized she wasn't hurt but noted, "It's more of some held-on anger and resentment that I'm working through!!! Not hurt."

The couple, who had been together for four years, announced their breakup in August 2023.Bristowe allegedly admitted in an exchange within her group, "It's actually hurting more than you know and for reasons other than most know."

She further pleaded with the group not to "make assumptions" about her feelings, adding, "This is hard and that's confusing for me too. Not just you."

On the other hand, Tartick and Stickler confirmed their relationship through a joint Instagram post featuring cozy photos, marking their official public appearance as a couple since they were first linked in April. Stickler even shared moments of Tartick bonding with her 4-year-old daughter from a previous marriage.

Amid this development, rumors have surfaced about Bristowe potentially dating Zac Clark. However, neither Bristowe nor Clark has publicly confirmed their relationship status. "Do I know they are hanging out and have [been]? Yes, but he does not give me the guts because when I have asked, he makes it awkward," Clark's friend Blake Moynes revealed during an iHeartRadio podcast appearance.

Bristowe, who rose to fame on the 2015 season of "The Bachelorette", has been open about her tumultuous journey in the public eye. With supportive fans rallying behind her, Bristowe continues to navigate the emotional complexities following her and Tartick's split while Tartick appears to have found new beginnings with Stickler.