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Zero Skateboards professional skateboarder Chris Cole's ex-wife, Christine, has bravely spoken out about the trauma and abuse she endured during their marriage.
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Christine told her story, explaining how she lost her identity, beginning with her own name.
"When I told my ex my name, he replied, 'that will never work. We can't have the same name, and I'm more famous, so I win... Plus, I've always wanted a Red,'" Christine recounted. "That is literally what was said to me. I was instantly their property and treated subhuman."
Christine, formerly "Red," explained how this moment began a downward spiral where she was systematically stripped of her identity, education, career, and control. The abuse, both emotional and physical, reached a point where her very life was in jeopardy.
Looking back to the Ride Channel's "Weekend Buzz" episode with the former wife, she clarified that Cole "was not abusive at all." Hence, after ten years, she had to speak out about the alleged mistreatment.
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"I hated it, but lost the battle and it stuck for far too long," she continued. "He took my name away, and then systematically proceeded to take everything else from me thereafter. My education, my career, my control, until he one day nearly took my life."
For years, Christine kept the abuse and trauma to herself, finding it difficult to speak about the details. She said that recalling those memories still makes her feel "dirty and unwanted," showing how much the relationship hurt her.
"I have PTSD from the violence I dealt with, and that's an easy way to trigger it. I usually stay quiet and then go home and cry. I KNOW no one means to do that to me, and I need to help stop it," Christine shared.
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Christine also touched on the name "Redsy," a nickname her family used when she was a child, which held a special place in her heart. The name "Red" was forced upon her during her marriage, a constant reminder of the control and abuse she endured. She hopes to reclaim her nickname one day, saying, "Hopefully, one day, I'll have it back, and Redsy will rise again."
As Christine continues to heal and regain control of her life, she wants to share her story to inspire others in similar situations to speak up and get the help they need.
After voicing her thoughts, she received praise for her bravery and was wished healing, nourishing, and cleansing energy. She expressed gratitude for the support received and couldn't be happier.