Kristin Cavallari: Divorce of Jay Cutler best decision of her life

Former Laguna Beach and Very Cavallari star Kristin Cavallari reflects on

her divorce from former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler afte

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announcing her weight gain. Like fans of the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos,

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Cavallari says ditching Cutler in divorce was the best decision she's ever made.

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My divorce was the scariest thing I've ever done, but it was the best thing I've ever done,"

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the former reality star said. I'm really starting to love myself and figure out who I am."

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Cavallari and Cutler were married for nearly 10 years before calling it a day.

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They have three kids: Camden, 9, Jaxon, 8, and Saylor, 6, who helped her get over the divorce

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During her appearance on The School of Greatness podcast, Cavallari said,

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"My children have inspired me to become the best version of me.

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am only as good to them as I am to myself." When I'm empty, I have nothing to offer.

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Being able to take care of myself so I can take care of my kids, and support them, and encourage them, that's what matters."

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