Hey there, Good Bones fans! If you're like me, you probably noticed something a little off about Tad Starsiak’s recent Instagram post. In a reflective New Year's message, Tad shared a carousel of photos celebrating some of his biggest moments from 2023. But one key cast member was noticeably absent: his sister, Mina Starsiak Hawk. This has sparked a lot of chatter online, with fans wondering what's really going on between the siblings.
Let me break it down for you. Tad, who’s just 30 years old, posted a heartfelt caption that resonated with a lot of people. He said, "Cheers to 2023 and onward to 2024! Remember that the present moment is the best place to live, it’s the only place that life is actually happening.” He went on to remind everyone that life’s journey will bring both happy and sad moments, but that’s what makes it beautiful. It’s all about appreciating the highs and the lows.
Tad continued with some solid life advice, saying, “Every day can be appreciated in its own way with its own perspective, be aware of that.” He encouraged his followers to be kind to themselves and others, to give grace and forgiveness, and to go out there and achieve their goals. He ended the post with a warm "Much love fam." It’s the kind of message that makes you pause and reflect on your own life, right?
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Now, let’s talk about the photos. Tad shared several snapshots that captured some of his most memorable moments of the year. One picture featured him with his fiancée, Anna Spiars, whom he got engaged to during the series finale of Good Bones. In another, you can see him with co-star Cory Miller, where they’re sitting on a staircase, arms wrapped around each other. Cory also appears in another photo alongside Tad, as well as Good Bones co-stars Karen E. Laine, Austin Aynes, and MJ Coyle. But here’s the kicker—Mina, who’s 39, isn’t in any of the pictures. This comes four months after Mina revealed that her relationship with Tad and Karen isn’t in a great place right now.

Of course, fans were quick to notice Mina’s absence and chimed in with their thoughts. One commenter asked Tad, "Great thoughts always, just wondering if you’ve taken your own words to heart and patched things up with your sister." So far, Tad hasn’t responded to this particular comment, but he does tend to engage with his fans pretty regularly on Instagram.
Tad Talks About Moving Forward with Optimism
Back in October 2023, Tad posted a video where he discussed the importance of approaching life with optimism rather than negativity. Naturally, this sparked a lot of conversation among his followers, many of whom couldn’t help but bring up the rift between Tad and Mina. Some even referenced Mina’s claim that Tad had said some “awful stuff” to her via text.
In response to one commenter who asked, "If optimism is so easy, then why is Mina saying you said horrible things to her?" Tad replied, "It’s so not easy to be optimistic. There’s so many reasons one could find not to be. No one here is claiming perfection here. I have my woes and struggles too!"

