London: Ashley Cole's ex-wife Cheryl reflected upon the tough times she endured after breaking up with English footballer.


Ashley Cole and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini at an event recently (Pic/Getty Images) 

The 31-year-old pop singer, who secretly married French restaurant tycoon Jean-Bernard Fernandez Versini a fortnight ago, opened up about the mental breakdown post her divorce with the footballer in September 2010.