Porsha Williams Opens Up About Divorce: “It Was a Nightmare I Never Expected”
Porsha Williams is breaking her silence after finalizing her divorce from Simon Guobadia, calling the experience a “nightmare” she never saw coming.
In an exclusive interview with People, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star opened up about the emotional toll the split took on her life. She clarified that the divorce wasn’t prompted by infidelity, but rather by a deep sense of broken trust and unsettling legal issues that left her feeling unsafe.
“I filed before I was emotionally ready,” Porsha admitted. “But I did it out of necessity — to protect myself.”
The process was particularly difficult for her young daughter, Pilar, adding another layer of pain to an already complex situation. Still, Porsha credited her strong support system — including her ex-fiancé Dennis McKinley and close family — for helping her stay grounded.
Despite the emotional strain, the outcome of the divorce was favorable. Porsha secured spousal support and had her legal fees covered. She also took pride in how she approached this relationship with more wisdom and foresight.
“This time, I came in as a businesswoman,” she said. “I had a prenup. I was responsible.”
Now, Porsha is shifting her focus to healing, personal growth, and her career. She’s in no rush to jump into a new relationship but remains open to love when the time is right.
“I feel like the real Porsha is finally coming back,” she shared. “For the first time in a long time, I’m able to exhale.”
