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RYDER CUP 2002 AT THE BELFRY 26/9/2002 OPENING OF THE RYDER CUP TIGER WOODS AND GIRL FRIEND ELIN NORDEGREN. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)

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RYDER CUP 2002 AT THE BELFRY 26/9/2002 OPENING OF THE RYDER CUP TIGER WOODS AND GIRL FRIEND ELIN NORDEGREN. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)
It’s been a long time since Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren parted ways from each other. The two had been married for around six years, but decided to split up after an alleged controversy about the golfer became public. However, ever since their divorce, Woods, and Nordegren have been vocal about their sides of the story with the fans. And there was a time when Nordegren stepped up for the first time to talk about the matter and explained how things were for her since her divorce.
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Elin Nordegren took the stage to talk about her time after her divorce from Tiger Woods
Nordegren was in shock after finding out everything related to the reported Tiger Woods controversy. And after the two split up, the Swedish model decided to stay away from the limelight for some time. But she finally stepped up in an interview with People Magazine. And it was the first time she was ever speaking about her divorce from Woods in public.

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ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 11: Golfer Tiger Woods sits courtside with his wife Elin during Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena on June 11, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-91 in overtime and lead the series 3-1. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The woman talked about everything that happened during that time. But when she was asked how she was doing, she explained her situation in detail. “It is never easy,” she said. “Every day is a little easier than the one before, but I still have a lot of healing to do.” Nordegren talked about how she went through phases of emotions during that time. And that she was still not over the grief. She said, “I have been through stages of disbelief and shock, to anger and ultimately grief over the loss of the family I so badly wanted for my children.”
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However, she mentioned a positive side to her experience as well. Nordegren said, “I also feel stronger than I ever have.” She stated how she was extremely confident about all the decisions she took. And that she believed in herself and her decisions more than anything else.
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Nordegren cleared the air about the violent rumors
There were rumors among the fans after Woods’ divorce that after Nordegren found out about the controversy, she hit the golfer with his club. Various speculations were being formed about the family, especially about Nordegren. And during that time, she was too busy handling her emotions to care about the ongoing rumors. However, she mentioned having the hardest time letting people know the truth behind the rumors.

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Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/WireImage)
“There was never any violence inside or outside our home. The speculation that I would have used a golf club to hit him is just truly ridiculous,” Nordegren said. She also mentioned the incident when Woods crashed his car outside the house, and people assumed that Nordegren had something to do with it. Rather, she explained how she went outside to look for the golfer. And when she found him in the car, she did everything possible to get him out of there.
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