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Drew Sidora has spoken out following a significant development in her personal life. On Sunday, she addressed the recent court decision that granted primary custody of her children, 10-year-old son Machai and 8-year-old daughter Aniya, to her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman Jr.
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The 40-year-old star of Real Housewives of Atlanta also faces an order to leave the Georgia mansion she once shared with 43-year-old Ralph. In the wake of this tumultuous period, Drew has emphasized her commitment to co-parenting and her dedication to her children, as she works on self-improvement.
“Good morning… Some details regarding my divorce have recently become public, although the process is not yet finalized. During this time, Ralph and I are committed to co-parenting and doing what’s best for our children,” Drew expressed on April 12 via X. “While certain things are beyond my control, my focus remains on showing up every day as the best mother I can be. Living in the public eye comes with challenges, but I’m choosing to move forward with grace, growth, and intention.”
She further stated, “My children are my priority, and I’m committed to leading with love, peace, and positivity. There is no ill intent toward anyone, just a continued focus on healing, evolving, and becoming the best version of myself.”
“My children are my priority, and I’m committed to leading with love, peace, and positivity. There is no ill intent toward anyone just a continued focus on healing, evolving, and becoming the best version of myself,” she added.
According to TMZ, Drew lost primary custody of her kids due to excessive absences from school. However, she will retain joint custody with Ralph, which will see him caring for the kids during the school year and her seeing them on alternating weekends beginning in August.
As RHOA fans may have seen, things between Drew and Ralph have been extremely contentious since he filed for divorce in March 2023 after eight years of marriage, with allegations of cheating, emotional abuse, and even child abuse, which he denied.
In one post shared on X last year, Ralph lashed out at Drew’s suggestion that he had abused his son, suggesting that he was living in the basement of their marital home due to her false claims.
“The only reason I’m in the basement is because you lied and said I’m abusing my son! Now you’re lying about me bringing a woman in the house. This is what truth looks like. I can keep going. Looking desperate smh,” he wrote at the time.
He also accused Drew of using him for a storyline on RHOA.
“I advise Drew to stop lying and speaking negatively about my character, integrity and/or discrediting my name. This bad guy storyline was successfully used every season, and now it’s time to say goodbye,” he declared.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.