The actress, 40, shared a series of posts on her Instagram Story Saturday in which she expressed her appreciation to those who reached out to her after she revealed earlier in the week that she and ex-boyfriend Selema Masekela decided to go their separate ways.

 

“Thank you for all the kindness I have received from sharing my heartbreak news,” Nyong’o began. “The words of encouragement mean more to me than I anticipated. They are a balm.”

“And it feels comforting to have a little corner online for the romantically heartbroken to gather,” the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star continued.

Then noting that her followers “shared resources that have helped you move through the pain” — including “songs, poems, books, quotes” — Nyong’o asked them to “continue to do so,” as she revealed some quotes that resonated with her, including one from Ava DuVernay.

Nyong’o announced her split from Masekela, a TV host and sports commentator, on social media earlier this week.