Former Playboy star Kayla Rae Reid has opened up about her painful divorce.
She has been married to Olympic icon Ryan Lochte for seven years.
The 33-year-old shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday that she is splitting from her husband.
She penned a painful message on her Instagram story.
“Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection.
“I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing – not from fresh, open wounds.
“Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming. And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future.
“I’ve come to the understanding that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love – for those around me and for myself.
“Living with transparency and authenticity has been how I have grown into the person I am today, and I’ll continue to do so.
“While also protecting the parts of this journey that are private and unfolding in uncharted territory.”
She further added the caption “Time to exhale,” with a bandaged heart emoji.
Kayla has been a model and Playboy Playmate since 2015, and she has also worked as a model for Monster Energy since 2013.