AceShowbiz - Samantha Cope is opening up for the first time following her recent divorce from actor Joey Lawrence. On Saturday, August 24, the 37-year-old actress took to Instagram to share her feelings and experiences since the news of their split became public.

"An amazing friend of mine recently told me 'don't be afraid of the tears. Let them flow. Because every tear is God gently squeezing the pain and devastation from your heart to make room for new beautiful feelings to come in,' " Cope began in her heartfelt caption. She lightened the mood by adding, "the more you cry, the less you pee."

In her post, Cope included a series of clips highlighting recent joyful moments with her daughter, Dylan Rose, 1, as well as more emotional times. These clips captured moments of them dancing, going for ice cream, and tearful reflections in her car.

"Look at you, look how far you've come. You've faced your trauma, and you came out on the other side," a voiceover encouraged, showing Cope's determination to move forward.

The former couple's separation, announced on August 20, follows accusations of infidelity against Lawrence, involving his co-star Melina Alves from the upcoming film "Socked in for Christmas."

A source close to the couple revealed, "Joey met Melina Alves on the set of their movie, where she was a producer. He then love-bombed her just like he love-bombed Samantha. He continued to date Melina even after Samantha found out about it and confronted him."

Attempts to resolve their issues through counseling were overshadowed by Lawrence's continued relationship with Alves. "When Cope wanted to go to counseling, Lawrence fooled their counselor and would get ready for dates with Melina while Sam watched, bawling her eyes out," the source added.

Following these revelations, Lawrence and Cope's divorce filing detailed "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. Cope submitted the paperwork on August 13, citing June 7 as their date of separation. She is seeking full physical custody of their daughter, with Lawrence permitted visitation at her discretion.

In a twist, TMZ reported that Alves' estranged husband, Edward Rider, also filed for divorce after discovering Alves' affair with Lawrence. Rider's paperwork alleged that Alves and Lawrence engaged in infidelity in multiple locations during the filming of "Socked In For Christmas."

The speculation around their separation first arose when Lawrence was seen without his wedding ring during a trip to Jamaica with his mom and siblings. He described the trip as "a vacation of a lifetime," further fueling rumors of the couple's troubles, as Cope was absent from the vacation photos.

Despite the turbulence, Cope's latest Instagram update reflects resilience and hope. Her journey through pain and her commitment to creating new, beautiful memories with her daughter shines through, showing she's ready for the next chapter.