Emma Heming Willis she marked the 17th anniversary of her relationship with Bruce Willis sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram, reflecting on love and grief as the actor battles dementia.

Fans flooded the comments with support and admiration for her honesty, with some sharing how much Bruce had impacted their lives.

Demi Mooreex-wife of Bruce Willis, also recently shared an update on the actor's condition, stressing the importance of meeting him where he is now.

Emma took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate her anniversary with Bruce by sharing a nostalgic photo of them standing in the ocean at sunset, their silhouettes framed by the fading light.

In the caption, she wrote: "17 years of us," listing the location as Turks and Caicos.

Emma reflected on the occasion: "Anniversaries used to bring excitement - now, to be honest, they bring out all the feels, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach."

She continued: "I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the 'why him, why us', to feel the anger and the sadness. Then I shake it off and go back to what is. And what is... is unconditional love. I feel blessed that that I know, and it's because of him, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat."

Emma's announcement comes as Bruce continues to battle dementia, a journey that began publicly in March 2022 following his diagnosis of aphasia.

Fans flooded the comments with love and support for Emma's heartfelt post.

One follower wrote: "Happy anniversary! I'm glad you take the time to be angry and sad and not healthy to shut it down. We all know Bruce because he takes us into a world of imagination and away from our problems and worries in a matter of hours."

They continued: "It may not mean much coming from a stranger, but please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. And thank you for showing the world what unconditional love is."

Another person commented: "Simply beautiful, and thank you for sharing. May your daughters find the kind of love you and Bruce share. I love you and thank you for all you do and do."

A third fan shared, "Even if he doesn't say it or even if he doesn't remember how to show it, I'm sure he loves you very much. He's blessed to have you by his side."

Someone else added: "I feel this on so many levels. Happy anniversary. Know you are not alone."

Earlier this year, Emma, ​​who shares two daughters, Mabel, 12, and Evelyn, 10, with the Die Hard actor, revealed her decision to be transparent with their children about his diagnosis.

In an interview for the October issue no Town & Country Magazineshe explained why she "never tried to sugar coat" the reality of Bruce's illness.

"This disease is misdiagnosed, it's missed, it's misunderstood," she said. "So finally getting a diagnosis was key so I could learn what frontotemporal dementia is and be able to educate our children."

The "Red 2" actress emphasized her honest approach: "I never tried to sugarcoat anything for them. They grew up with Bruce refusing for years. I'm not trying to protect them from that."

Reflecting on how the family navigates the journey of caring for Bruce amid his battle with dementia, Emma explained the importance of being honest with your children.

"What I learned from our therapist (is) that if kids ask questions, they're ready to know the answer," she told the Publication. "If we could see Bruce struggling, I would bring it up with the kids so they would understand, but this disease is chronic, progressive and terminal.

The actress admitted that she has decided to focus on the present with their children, noting that she "doesn't like to talk about the bottom line of this with them, and they haven't asked."

However, Emma noted that their young daughters "know that daddy is not going to get better."

Before starting a family with Emma, ​​Bruce was married to Demi Moore from 1987 to 2000. They have three daughters: Rumer, 36, Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 30.

During an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in September, Moore, 62, provided an update on Bruce's health, noting that "given the condition, he's in stable condition."

Moore also shared the advice she gives their daughters as they navigate their father's diagnosis.

"What I tell my kids is meet (him) where (he is)," she explained. "Don't hold on to who (he was) or what you want (him) to be, but who (he is) now."

She added: "And from that comes such beauty and joy and love and sweetness. When I'm in LA, I go every week and I really appreciate the time we all share."