Just days after Phil Robertson passed away, his wife Kay Robertson has come forward with a stunning revelation about their marriage — one that left fans in absolute shock.
In a heartfelt family podcast, Kay, her voice trembling, shared:
“There were times I didn’t think I could stay married to him… but I stayed, believing that someday, God would change his heart.”
🔥 The Dark Years Few Ever Knew About
Though Phil was widely known as a devout, strong family man in his later years, Kay painted a very different picture of their early life together:
“Phil wasn’t always the man you saw on TV. In those early days, he was a heavy drinker, had a terrible temper, and once kicked me and the kids out of the house.”
Many longtime fans were stunned. The “Duck Dynasty” family had always appeared to be the epitome of Christian values and unity.
💔 She Left Him — But Came Back
Kay recounted how she once took the children and left Phil for almost two years. She lived with relatives and considered divorce. But through the advice of a pastor and her unwavering faith, she returned.
“I don’t know why I forgave him. I just knew I still loved him.”
That moment would prove to be a turning point. Not long after, Phil quit drinking, turned to God, and began transforming his life completely.
✝️ “Faith Saved Us Both”
Kay emphasized that only their shared belief in God could have healed their brokenness.
“I won’t say everything was perfect after that. But it was a miracle I chose to believe in — and I waited long enough to see it come true.”
She also revealed that Phil was deeply remorseful in his later years.
“He would cry every time we talked about the past. And before he died, he told me three simple words: ‘I am sorry.’”
🕊️ Final Words That Brought Fans to Tears
While Kay stayed mostly quiet during Phil’s private funeral, she later released a short statement to fans:
“If you’re in a broken marriage — know that forgiveness can heal what feels impossible.”