Todd Chrisley celebrated his 54th birthday from behind bars, marking his first birthday since beginning his 12-year prison sentence for tax evasion and financial fraud.

Despite the physical separation, his children—Savannah, Chase, and Lindsie—took to social media to honor their father in emotional, heartfelt tributes that underscore

the strength of their bond and the pain of their family’s ongoing legal turmoil.

A Daughter’s Heartfelt Message: “I Miss You More Than You’ll Ever Know”

Savannah Chrisley, 25, opened up to her 2.5 million Instagram followers with a poignant post that revealed just how much her father’s absence has impacted her. Posting a tender family photo, Savannah began her tribute with, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! I miss you more than you’ll ever know.”

Reflecting on the passage of time, she added, “It’s been 80 days … 80 days since I last received a ‘goodnight my angel’ text or an ‘I love you more.’ GEEZZZ how I miss them!!” Savannah also highlighted a deeply emotional family detail — that this was the first birthday in nearly three decades that her parents, Todd and Julie, weren’t able to spend together. “In that 30 years, never have they ever spent a birthday apart,” she wrote. “So today … I’m imagining us all together in one bear hug circle!! #happybirthday.”

Her post was more than just a daughter’s note—it was a window into a family’s grief, resilience, and enduring love as they navigate a very public and painful chapter.

“We Live in a Broken World”: Chase Chrisley Speaks From the Heart

Chase Chrisley, 26, mirrored his sister’s emotions with a raw, reflective tribute of his own. Sharing a montage of throwback photos featuring joyful moments with his father, the Growing Up Chrisley alum wrote, “Words can’t describe how much I miss you.”

Acknowledging the painful milestone, Chase noted, “This will be the first birthday of yours and mine that we won’t be together, but we are together in spirit.”

He continued, “I’m beyond proud of the man, father, and husband that you are! We live in a broken world with a broken system, but I have faith that we will be together soon! Until then, I love you and we will hold it down! Happy Birthday Boss.”

These words captured a raw sense of injustice and unwavering loyalty. While Chase didn’t directly address the specifics of Todd’s sentence, his words made clear that he, like his siblings, continues to believe in his father’s integrity and hopes for their reunion.

Lindsie’s Quiet Tribute

Also adding her voice to the chorus was Todd’s eldest daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, 33. Once estranged from her father, Lindsie shared a nostalgic childhood photo on her Instagram Stories. “Happy birthday to this man with the braided belt on. To know him is to love him,” she wrote simply but lovingly.

She paired the image with a Bible verse that added a layer of spiritual strength to her message: “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. — I John 5:14.”

Despite their complicated past, Lindsie’s tribute demonstrated that the Chrisley family’s crisis has helped mend old wounds and brought renewed closeness among its members.

A Family Torn Apart — But Still Standing

The Chrisley family has been under intense public scrutiny since Todd and Julie were convicted in June 2022 on multiple counts, including tax evasion, conspiracy to defraud banks, and wire fraud. In November of that year, they were sentenced to 12 and 7 years respectively. The couple began serving their time in separate federal prisons on January 17, 2023.

The sentencing not only stripped the family of its reality TV royalty status but also forced their children to shoulder adult responsibilities. Savannah now has full custody of her younger brother, Grayson, 16, and niece Chloe, 10 — the daughter of Todd’s estranged son Kyle.

This seismic shift in family dynamics hasn’t gone unnoticed by Savannah, who has opened up in multiple episodes of her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast about the emotional toll and weight of being thrust into the role of caretaker.

“I’m in the anger part of grief,” she revealed in a recent episode. “I’m just angry at everything. And after taking on the kids, I’m like, ‘Do I actually want children someday?’”

Still, she maintains a deep affection for her siblings, often calling them her source of joy during these dark times. “We have so much fun together. I freaking love those two kids more than life itself.”

Silver Linings Behind Bars?

Despite their grim surroundings, Savannah has remained surprisingly optimistic about how her parents are coping in prison. In a February 14 episode of her podcast, she described being struck by seeing her father with gray hair — a stark contrast to his usual blonde. “It’s really weird,” she admitted, before revealing that her parents’ resolve behind bars has actually given her strength.

“I know they’re going through what they’re going through for us to make a difference, for us to make a change,” she said. “Because whether this appeal works or not, they’re still coming out with a story.”

Indeed, their legal team has already filed an appeal, though legal experts remain skeptical of its success. Attorney Neama Rhamani told Us Weekly, “It’s very hard to appeal a question of fact — a jury’s finding. And the problem with an appeal is, you really need to appeal some sort of legal error — a mistake that the judge made.”

Despite these odds, the Chrisley children remain hopeful that justice will ultimately prevail.

More Than a Reality Show Family

Once celebrated for their flashy lifestyle, sharp wit, and Southern charm on USA Network’s Chrisley Knows Best, the Chrisley family now stands as a sobering reminder of the high cost of fame and financial deception. Yet in this tumultuous chapter, their private pain has become public testimony to the strength of family bonds.

As Todd Chrisley spends his first birthday behind bars, the messages from his children paint a compelling picture: this is a family deeply scarred, but not broken. Their posts were not just birthday tributes — they were calls of loyalty, love, and the shared hope that one day, they will all embrace again, not in memory or imagination, but in real life.