The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo recently finalized their divorce. Fans are now wondering how they are moving forward on the new chapter of their respective lives.
The separation was first reported a year ago after Abasolo filed for divorce and cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.
Rachel Lindsay Reflects on Her Divorce After It Was Officially Finalized
In a recent episode of her podcast Higher Learning, Lindsay reflected on her divorce from Abasolo, which has now been officially finalized.
While she didn't share details regarding the divorce process, she expressed her relief that she is now feeling some freedom.
"I’m divorced. Thank you, God. Give me some freedom music. Some freedom music," she said.
"I haven’t talked, but I will, and I’m just figuring all that out. There [are] so many things that I want to address."
While Lindsay didn't disclose the entire story of her divorce, she also shared the things that bothered her the most during the process.
"On his end, there were certain things that were said to play into certain stereotypes that really were hurtful or bothered me. … Saying things that particularly play into the stereotype of me being an angry Black female," she explained.
Lindsay pointed out the "narrative" where she allegedly prioritized her career over her relationship and having kids.
"Those things are emphatically so not true. To see people run with that because it’s the low-hanging fruit and it fits a certain stereotype were really hurtful," she added.
The Reported Details on Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo's Divorce
Several reports have emerged on the details of Lindsay and Abasolo's divorce based on the court documents that were obtained.
Abasolo is reportedly keeping their Miami home and 2021 Honda Accord while Lindsay will keep her engagement and wedding rings along with her California home and 2023 Porsche Macan. Lindsay also has to pay Abasolo over $400,000 in equalization payments.
The Bachelorette vet admitted that she had to make compromises and decided to let it go as she wanted to move forward.
"When someone is fighting you in this way and willing to die on every hill and not willing to compromise at all for whatever reason they have — and [I’ll] talk about that later," Lindsay shared.
"You have to at one point let go and just be the bigger person and prioritize what is most important to you. My peace of mind is priceless at the end of the day, and I really want to start rebuilding, and I want to move forward. I’m able to do that now. And that feels really, really good."
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