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Ali Krieger speaks out after Ashlyn Harris publicly shames her over breakdown of their marriage
Soccer player Ali Krieger has released a vague statement about misinformation after ex-wife and fellow soccer star Ashlyn Harris revealed details about their divorce on a recent podcast. Im overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support Ive received this last year, Krieger wrote on Instagram. However, amidst this warmth, Ive also had to confront a wave of dishonesty and misinformation regarding my marriage and personal life. While Im not yet prepared to make a formal statement, I feel compelled to address this currently to prevent further distortion of the truth. Related Actress Sophia Bush cant stop smiling after coming out as queer in a powerful essay I feel like I was wearing a weighted vest for who knows how long. I hadnt realized how heavy it was until I finally just put it down. She continued, Above all else, my unwavering priority remains the protection and well-being of my children. I promise to share more when my heart feels ready. In this vulnerable time, I humbly ask for privacy and understanding from all involved, as I grapple with the profound changes in my personal life. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Krieger (@alikrieger)Krieger did not hint at what spurred her to make these comments, but it follows Harris appearance on the Naked Sports podcast, where she claimed she once proposed an open marriage with Krieger in an attempt to save their relationship. Many have criticized Harris for airing the couples private conflicts with the world, especially considering they have two children. I didnt know how to tell people that, like, oh, my wife doesnt want to touch me, Harris said during her interview with Naked Sports host Cari Champion. I constantly wanted more, Harris said. I constantly wanted the feeling of being loved the same way I loved I just felt like I wasnt a priority.She said deciding to separate from Krieger was the hardest thing shes ever done, adding I had to take my power back, and people were hurt in that process.I wanted someone to love me so bad, she said. I caved every bit of who I was inside to try to be more lovable, to be enough. Just wanted to be enough. I wanted to be able to walk through the door and someone miss me, want me, need me in a way that wasnt so business, that wasnt so on the field I felt like I was living with a stranger. The conversation went on and on, with Harris sharing deeply personal emotions and details about her perception of her marriage with Krieger that led her to leave. She also spoke about the way social media affected her mental health throughout the divorce. Harris began dating actress Sophia Bush soon after her split with Krieger, leading to a lot of speculation on social media that Harris and Bush had an affair that ended the soccer stars marriage something both Bush and Harris have vehemently denied. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
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