Sarah Lahbati, the estranged wife of actor Richard Gutierrez, has left a loaded message on her Instagram Story about strained relationship.

A quote card posted on her Instagram Story shows the image of a single flower along with text that reads: “To anyone who needs this reminder: Don’t go back. Not tomorrow, not next month, not in a year, not ever.

“Do not return to anyone who hurt you and made you have to heal from their mistreatment. They will only repeat the cycle again and again.

“Stay strong. Better days are coming.”

Sarah Lahbati confirmed her separation from Richard Gutierrez in March 2024. This was after fans speculated about their separation because they unfollowed each other on Instagram in January.

Before the confirmation of their separation, Sarah had been the object of her former mother-in-law Annabelle Rama’s pointed accusations of being the “Patron Saint of Waldas”.

In an interview with PEP.ph, Sarah said that she found the accusation “funny” and something to laugh about.

“I don’t take anything seriously. That’s another secret to be happy,” she said. “If not, I will be going crazy. It’s just a funny, funny thing that’s been going around.”