‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Drew Sidora is opening up about filing for divorce from husband Ralph Pittman after 8 years of marriage.
Thus far, season 15 of the hit Bravo series has centered on the drama between Sidora’s castmates such as Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton.
However, as viewers will soon see, the unraveling of the 38-year-old’s marriage to her technology entrepreneur partner will form a key focus of the rest of the season.
Prior to its airing, Sidora has broken her silence on the matter.
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Speaking with PEOPLE, the singer/reality star shared:
“Well everything in the (divorce) petition I obviously stand by and it was just a culmination of things that should not happen in a marriage. And I think the inability to own it, the inability to apologize, the inability to work through it, the inability to care about my emotional state and wanting to work and heal that, was very challenging.”
As reported, Sidora accused Pittman of being a “serial cheater and adulterer” who has allegedly abused her mentally and financially. She also claims that he got “physically aggressive” with her too.
In this latest interview, the ATL native – who shares two children with Pittman – adds that their issues reached a “boiling point” when their concealed issues “started to happen on camera” She stresses that she began to feel “embarrassment on top of what we were dealing with behind closed doors.”
Candidly reflecting, Sidora continued:
“[It was] definitely the breaking point and enough is enough. And I didn’t see that coming. Of course I was forever, but it was like [there was] nothing else left for me to hold onto because the behavior and inappropriateness just never stopped. It was just too much.”
In his own statement to the publication, Pittman – who says he requested the divorce – said:
“I love my wife with all my heart. It is no secret that marriage is a challenging journey, one that is not for the faint of heart. My family means the world to me and I’ve dedicated myself to providing support, encouragement and acting as a pillar of strength for my wife and children.
Although we know the real reason that ultimately led to my request for divorce, I’m taking this time to be more introspective and working to become the best version of myself. I stand by my response to the petition however I sincerely apologize for my part in the deterioration of our relationship. As seasons change, I’m hopeful and optimistic for brighter days ahead.”
RHOA season 15 continues this Sunday at 8pm ET on Bravo.