Katie Bates Begs For Prayers And Shares Her Next Big Step After Cheating Scandal

Bringing Up Bates star Katie Bates has had a rough start to 2026. She miscarried, and shortly after announcing it to her followers, her husband, Travis Clark, came forward and publicly admitted to cheating on her. He wanted to take accountability for what he had done to her. She also addressed the topic and said she was doing her best to cope with it. Although they have a lot of healing to do, she hopes that she can save her marriage. However, just in case she does have legal counsel guiding her along. Plus, they are both in therapy. Now, as time goes on, fans continue to worry about Katie as she begs for prayers on social media. She’s leaving the kids behind and is quite nervous about it. Where is she going?
Bringing Up Bates Katie Bates Asks For Prayers
Bringing Up Bates alum Katie Bates went to Instagram to share an update about her life. She asked fans to pray for her as she is leaving her children behind, although she knows they are in good hands.
Katie has spoken about her and Travis both getting therapy to deal with his cheating scandal. She shared that for the past three weeks, she has been doing telephone counseling. Now, she is heading off to her first four-day intensive therapy session. She explained what was going to happen at the retreat while she packed her bags.

Katie revealed there will be a lot of deep and intense conversations about what happened. Plus, they will be doing yoga and equestrian therapy. It’s casual, so she packed comfortable clothing and a puffer jacket just in case it gets cool out. She also packed pens, a new journal, and her bible. Katie shared that she just started journaling recently, and it really helps her to put her feelings down on paper.

What She’s Most Nervous About
Katie Bates shared with fans that this intense therapy retreat will be an electronics-free zone. So, she is very nervous about not being able to contact her children and Facetime them. However, she knows this is a good thing for her, and she’s excited to go.
Fans discussed her trip on social media and had some thoughts. Here is some of their comments:
- “I also suspect her family is telling her one thing. It’s good she’s going. My hope for her is to decide for herself what she wants to do.”
- “6 hours a day of therapy, I do one hour a week and it wipes me out. I can’t imagine. I hope it works out for her.”
- “I know we are only seeing snippets of how it’s all playing out but she really seems to be dealing with this in such a mature manner. Putting her kids first and making sure she’s doing the best she can to be the best mum she can be. Unlike Travis and his affair partner who have exhibited nothing but immaturity and selfishness!”
- “The fact that she’s sharing this journey makes me think he’s not going to be in the picture honestly”
- “I’m glad she’s working on herself and her own healing. Good for her! There is something very likeable about her.”
Most Bringing Up Bates fans are hoping that Katie will come to the realization that she is better off without Travis.
What do you think will happen with Katie and Travis? Do you think they will work things out?








