Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, has shared her experiences of motherhood, describing it as "more complex and contradicting than I could have ever imagined" and expressing her love for her daughter, Everley. She also addressed Everley directly and expressed her desire to embrace her in the future. Despite the tension between her emotions, she vowed to meet Everley with open arms. Hough also supported Hayley on social media and encouraged her at home.