Shivon Zilis has opened up about the abrupt end of her relationship with Elon Musk, saying the breakup left her hurt while expressing gratitude for the family they built together.The 40-year-old tech executive and venture capitalist shared the emotional message on X/Twitter after announcing that she and Elon Musk had separated.She said the split happened suddenly and described the experience of going from being in love to letting go within a week.“It’s hard to go from in love to let go in a week with no warning, but that’s just how it is sometimes.”President Trump Attends Dan Scavino's Wedding At Mar-a-Lago - Source: GettyShivon Zilis thought about the relationship and stated that she was thankful that she got to instill some stability and peace in Elon Musk's life.She described their family home as a safe place where Musk could find happiness and escape the pressures surrounding his work.“I feel happy that I got to show Elon how it feels to be deeply understood, nurtured, and peacefully loved with stability and gentleness. Given the tumultuous nature of his early life, his often tortured soul, and how hard he fights for humanity, I wanted him to feel the deepest and most stable form of love this world can provide. My heart is full knowing I got to do that, and I hope it leaves a lasting good effect.”Elon Musk v. OpenAI Trial Continues In California - Source: GettyShe also said she had loved Elon Musk deeply and credited him with teaching her many lessons throughout their relationship.“I’ve loved him more than life itself and he’s taught me 100 lifetimes of knowledge and made my cup overflow with life meaning.”Shivon Zilis wishes she and Elon Musk can still be “great friends and coparents” to their four kidsFurthermore, Shivon Zilis said their children have helped her through the pain of the breakup and remain the brightest part of her life.“There is a lot of loss, but luckily we created four beautiful little loves of my life I am so beyond grateful for our children, and they make every single day the best day of my life!”She expressed hope that she and Musk would remain close friends and work together as parents.“I do hope and pray he and I can be great friends and coparents.”Although she acknowledged that she is hurting, Shivon Zilis said she still cares deeply about Elon Musk and wants him to be happy.“I’m hurting, but care deeply about E and will always be cheering for his happiness. God speed, Elon, the world is lucky to have you.”Accompanying her lengthy, raw message was a screenshot of their last conversation, in which the two appeared to be in love.In it, the pair exchanged “I love yous,” with Elon Musk telling Zilis he “would have invited you” to dinner overseas.Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis were together for over five years. They share four children: twins Strider and Azure (born 2021), Arcadia (born 2024), and Seldon (born 2025).Musk, meanwhile, has 14 children in total from previous relationships.