Ralph Pittman, the husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora, has responded to her filing for divorce just minutes before he was able to file.
He responded to the news hitting the blogs.
“Love is a beautiful thing,” Pittman told PEOPLE. “Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to move on to our next chapters, independent of each other. Drew and I have decided to file for divorce. We have three amazing young children, and their mindset and growth is what is most important. As we navigate this difficult time, I ask that you please respect our privacy.”
In her amended divorce filing, Drew claims he was mentally and financially abusive and that month, he became physically abusive to her. She says she he had several lovers who he allowed to disrespect her.
“After eight years of wholeheartedly fighting for my marriage, I have made the agonizing decision to release my husband with love,” Drew told the outlet. “Although Ralph and I have decided to move forward separately, the hope is to remain friends so that we can co-parent responsibly. In spite of our very public life, I am asking for privacy during this difficult time as my children and I learn how to navigate through our new beginnings.”
