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The Huffington Post   First Posted: 09/03/11 12:30 PM ET Updated: 11/03/11 06:12 AM ET

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Athletes are often thought of as too strong to admit weakness or emotion, but Rafael Nadal's recently published memoir, "Rafa: My Story" breaks with type. In the book, Nadal says his parents' divorce impacted him tremendously: "My parents were the pillar of my life and that pillar had crumbled," he writes."The continuity I so valued in my life had been cut in half, and the emotional order I depend on had been dealt a shocking blow. Our family was close and united, there had been no conflict visible, [and] all we had ever seen was harmony and good cheer."

We compiled a list of other athletes who spoke out about divorce -- whether it was theirs or their parents. Know of any others? Add them in the comments.

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Mike Tyson and Robin Givens' 1988 marriage only lasted eight months.

In 1989, Mike Tyson offered an explanation for the split to the Daily Telegraph. "You can't stay married in a situation where you are afraid to go to sleep in case your wife might cut your throat."

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Athletes are often thought of as too strong to admit weakness or emotion, but Rafael Nadal's recently published memoir, "Rafa: My Story" breaks with type. In the book, Nadal says his parents' divorce ...
Athletes are often thought of as too strong to admit weakness or emotion, but Rafael Nadal's recently published memoir, "Rafa: My Story" breaks with type. In the book, Nadal says his parents' divorce ...

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Anger is one thing, violence is clearly another.
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01:42 AM on 09/06/2011
Dwayne Wades pride in seeing his sons every morning is awesome. Dads deserve a chance to be Dads after a divorce. Glad to see a rare victory for fatherhood.
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My super power is sarcasm!
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05:34 PM on 09/05/2011
Honey, I'd like to buy you a sports car, a fur coat or a diamond necklace. A divorce? I wasn't planning on spending that much money.
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04:42 PM on 09/05/2011
I don't know how anyone ever beat Mike Tyson. The man is a wrecking ball.
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