Stella Parton is opening up about both the love and the “insensitivity from strangers” that she and her family have faced following the death of her sister Dolly Parton last month.

In an Instagram post published on Friday, the 77-year-old singer-songwriter encouraged fans to use her older sister as an example and “show more compassion” to others during this difficult time.

“First let me say, thank you to the ones of you who have shown ‘genuine’ support and love during this time of our family bereavement,” Stella began. “We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way. Every human being experiences pain and loss in life and my family is no different.”

She continued, “Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers.”

That includes “a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage” that Stella explained has been posted online every day since Dolly’s Aug. 25 death. She described the content as being “challenging to absorb and or ignore,” but acknowledged that the people “exploiting the loss and tragedies of others” will “move on to the next stampede of endless misinformation” eventually.

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But the reaction to Dolly’s passing hasn’t all been negative. In fact, the “I Want to Hold You in My Dreams Tonight” singer wrote that her sister would “be surprised and delighted by the love her family and she has been shown” recently, too.

“She loved her fans and the public in general. That is the reason she chose not to express her opinions on a lot of things like politics, religion, and individuals in the public eye,” Stella stated. “She knew as well as anyone what a negative vortex that could turn into which is nothing but a huge waste of positive energy.”

While Dolly carried “deep wounds” from their upbringing, Stella shared that her older sister always “used her music as a tool and a passion to move people in a positive way” rather than bringing them down. Stella has also “experienced many of the same slights and insults” throughout her life, including “through this recent loss in our lives.”

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It’s why she’s asking others to make a change. “Finally, I ask that you show more compassion and wisdom as we move forward in life,” Stella wrote. “Use my sister’s life as an example for tolerance and respect toward others. It’s not about the most clever comments, fake AI garbage, or snarky tweets.”

She continued, “At the end of the day or the end of a life, how will you feel about yourself? It’s not about what other individuals you will never meet think of you!”

At the end of her statement, Stella cleared the air surrounding comments seemingly directed at herself, clarifying that she hasn’t “ever tried to be like my sister” despite their close bond.

“That being said, I’ve always embraced my own personality and will continue to be myself and express my opinions as I deem appropriate regardless of what anyone thinks of me. It’s my right as a human being!” she wrote. “Have a happy and safe weekend.”

Parton died late last month following a “brief battle with cancer,” her representatives confirmed. A statement from her family read, “Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.”