PHOTOSRoger Mathews Breaks His Silence After Finalizing Divorce From 'Jersey Shore' Star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley
Sept. 5 2019, Updated 12:38 a.m. ET
Roger Mathews broke his silence for the first time since he finalized his divorce from Jersey Shore star Jenni "JWoww" Farley on Wednesday, September 4, and he had nothing but positive things to say.
JWoww, 33, filed for divorce from Roger, 44, after three years of marriage in September 2018. Their divorce was finalized on August 29, 2019.
"Thursday 8-29-19 I was officially divorced and I’m excited for what the future brings as a single dad. Although this last year was the toughest ones of my life in almost every way it was also one of tremendous growth and one that tested my human spirit," he told Us Weekly.
The former couple share daughter Meilani, 5, and son, Greyson, 3.
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He continued, "You can’t have the good without the bad and I’m so looking forward to so many positive things with my kids. They are who kept me grounded and focused through it all and they have always been my priority and focus. Jenni and I will forever be tied by two beautiful children we love so much and I am sure we will coparent amazing together.”
Roger wishes his ex and her new boyfriend Zack Clayton Carpinello "nothing but the best, truly," and he's determined to stay in an upbeat frame of mind.
"It takes far more effort and energy to be negative than to be positive and that’s my focus both for myself and my children. Positive growth. Onwards and upwards! God bless," he added.
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