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Tia Mowryis standing on her own two feet.
The actress, 44, is opening up about embracing her independence after announcing herdivorcefromCory Hardrictin October.
She continued, “And so, I’m just really learning about myself, loving on myself and being optimistic and positive. Life is short, so just focus on the positive.”
Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry-Hardrict.Stewart Cook/Variety/Shutterstock
TheSister, Sisteralum also shared her advice for moving on aftera breakup.
“I would say just love yourself,” she shared. “Self-love is the most important thing. Spend time with yourself, have grace with yourself.”
Mowry said “all about just really taking the time to tap in and take care of myself through meditation, through affirmations, going to therapy and really continuing to work on myself and grow. I always say, ‘Chase the joy.'”
“I really feel like where I am in my life right now, I’ve realized that life is beautiful, it’s amazing, it’s a gift, but it’s also very short, and we all have to chase our joy and chase being happy,” she continued. “That’s really important.”
Mowry added, “Women and mothers, we deserve that too, because we always give to everyone, and sometimes we forget about ourselves. So, that’s where I am right now. Just continuing to love on me.”
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Mowry and Hardrict, 43, married in 2008 andannounced their separationafter 14 years of marriage in October.
“I have always been honest with my fans, and today is no different. I wanted to share that Cory and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote alongside a black and white photo of the couple at the time. “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness.”
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Mowry also shared the pair would be maintaining a friendship to co-parent their kids, saying, “I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives.”
source: people.com
