Terri Irwin talks about raising her children without Steve
Terri Irwin, the widow of the late Steve Irwin, did an interview recently with The Sun, talking about the upcoming first anniversary of her husband’s death and how she and her children are coping. Of the loss of her husband, Terri said,
I know that without my children in my life I would be feeling the loss so much more, but because Steve and I had Bindi and Robert I come home and I get grabs of joy. Being a mother is my greatest gift, my ultimate joy, and it’s really what helps me get through.
Terri talked about how she is careful not to travel anywhere without her children, explaining that she wants her children to always have a constant parent around.
I don’t go away anywhere overnight without them. That can be challenging at times but Steve and I were both like that. And now there’s just me, I don’t want them to miss that connection with a parent.
Terri also touched on the close relationship both kids, Bindi, 8 and Robert, 3, had with Steve, saying,
I think it’s really starting to sink in with Bindi that Steve isn’t coming home. That is really starting to hit her. It’s sinking in more and more each day. That he’s not around is evident in even the smallest things at home.
If I was at the end of my tether and losing patience with Robert then Steve would whisk him away and jump in the pool with him so I could have a breather. Now there is not that trade-off. I also know that one of the things that Bindi misses most about her dad is his hugs — she’s just missing that love and affection and attention.
Click below for more, including Terri speaking about how they handled Robert’s third .
One of the hardest things to deal with, Terri said, is the s and anniversaries.
Robert’s last year was the hardest thing I haveever done because I wanted it to be a celebration and not sad. ButBindi’s will be even tougher because she had such a closerelationship with Steve. The father-daughter thing is so intense. I’mhopeful but I know it’s going to be tough. I honestly don’t think wewill ever get over it — there’s still a part of me that thinks Stevewill just open the door one day and walk right in — but we have toconcentrate on the good times. That’s what Steve would have wanted.
Steve Irwin passed away from a stingray barb to the chest in September of last year.
Source: The Sun
Thanks to CBB reader Mary Beth.
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June 1st, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Just reading that makes me want to cry.. I cant even picture my life without my dad. I remember how amazed I was when Bindi read that speech about him at his ‘tribute.’ Cant be easy
June 1st, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Breaks my heart to read that. I couldn’t imagine going thru a loss like that. I also can’t believe it’s almost been a year already.
June 1st, 2007 at 3:26 pm
This article is such a tear jerker!! All of it is so sad but when she says she keeps thinking Steve will just open the door one day and walk in really gets me. I can’t even fathom that pain as I’d be lost without my husband. And what she said about having the other half to step in so you can take a breather, we all need that! How awesome of her to open up and share what they’re going through when she’s not obligated to just because of their celeb status. What a wonderful family and I will be praying for them
June 1st, 2007 at 7:45 pm
How sad this situation is. But I’m certain that sweet little Bindi is helping her mommy raise her brother. She’s so mature, I’m hardly concerned about her getting through life without her daddy. I’m more sad for Bob, who isn’t going to remember much of his daddy at all.
June 2nd, 2007 at 2:03 am
Bindi Irwin is such an inspiration! She has amazing inner strength for someone her age. It’s just such a sad story — I remember when I first heard about it, my best friend was visiting from Australia (not kidding) and we read about it on the internet. Robert may not remember his dad, but he will see glimpses of him in Bindi. Terri seems like a great mom, who also has lots of inner strength, and I know those that as a family they will make it through.
June 2nd, 2007 at 3:55 am
…. still can’t believe Steve is not here anymore, he was amazing! wonderful dad and husband. I feel so sorry for Terri and the kids, they are such a lovely family.
June 11th, 2007 at 1:06 am
I STILL get choked up when I read stuff about the Irwins’ situation. I spent many years watching the various Croc Hunter shows with my little brother and was just crushed when I heard the news of his passing.
I think its because, like many others have said, they are such a truly wonderful family…undeserving of such tragedy. It is good to see them on TV again, caring on Steve’s work and making their own contributions now…comforting in some ways.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
I had always been glued to the t.v. whenever this energized man was on teaching, showing,informing us how important wildlife is. I was in such shock to learn that he is gone, i wasn’t able to stop crying, tremendous strength is involved in going forward after such a loss, i have such admiration and respect for Terri to deal with day to day events and also keeping memories alive for people, good luck to her and Bindi and Bob,it must be terribly difficult to put on a brave face and want to be alone.
November 9th, 2007 at 12:54 am
TERRI KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH YOUR DOING GOOD GIRL.STEVE WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HIS FAMILY KEEPING HIS LEGACY GOING.