Former WWE Diva Kara "Cherry" Drew issued a statement to a fansite on her, www.Cherry-Web.org, updating fans on how she's doing nowadays. Drew, who was released by World Wrestling Entertainment this past August, is still reeling from her untimely firing from the organization as she "lost her dream."

"Since being released from the WWE, I've had a hard time dealing with losing my dream," Cherry wrote. "I have been very lucky to work for some independent shows, where I am to still able to talk and perform for some of you. I really appreciate the support that I've received in regards to my release. But to be honest with all of you, I really miss being able to entertain and connect with you on a much broader scale. I also miss competing and performing with my nearest and dearest friends from the WWE."

Cherry added that she was 'devastated' when she found out she was being let go from WWE. She also touches upon internet reports regarding the reasons for her departure from the organization, which have greatly upset her.

"In addition to that, two other reasons were leaked out as to why I was released. Although, I know what happened, it's very hurtful to hear these things being said. I've had my struggles getting to the WWE, and being able to maintain my position as a Diva. It is an extremely competitive career in more ways than anyone can imagine.. It really messes with someone emotions when people want to say such hurtful things. I am not a cartoon character; I am a real person with real emotions."

As reported last week, Cherry is taking a break from the wrestling business to focus on her education. She was scheduled to appear at a women's wrestling indy show next month, but informed the promoter she was taking a break from the wrestling business at the end of 2008. Her decision to put wrestling on hold for the time being is due to three reasons.

When Cherry was released from WWE, a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter surfaced online regarding her dismissal from the company. A reason wasn't really given, but it was reported that Cherry was said to not be a favorite among the higher-ups because they didn't think she was thin enough to be a WWE Diva, and that she only got her spot in the company because she fit in well with the Deuce & Domino act in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Also, most of the women in WWE are there for either bikini spreads or because they wrestle well, and management thought she didn't fit either category particularly well.