Kim Kardashian opens up about life after Kanye West: “I had to protect my peace”
Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is getting candid about what she calls the most “toxic chapter” of her life—her marriage and eventual split from rapper Kanye West—and how she’s balancing co-parenting, self-care, and the idea of dating again.
In a new episode of The Kardashians, the 43-year-old SKIMS founder shared emotional details about how she rebuilt her confidence after years of public drama and private exhaustion. Sitting down with her sisters, Kim said she’s grateful to be “at peace,” even if the road there was painful. “I finally realized I can’t fix someone else,” she said. “I can only create a calm home for my kids and keep my own energy clean.”
Looking back on a turbulent marriage
Kim and Kanye married in 2014 in a lavish ceremony in Italy, surrounded by celebrities and media. What followed were years of creative highs—and personal lows. Kanye’s public controversies, erratic social-media rants, and political outbursts often forced Kim to defend or distance herself from him in real time.
On the show, she recalled feeling “emotionally drained” and said there were moments when she “didn’t recognize” herself. “I was always trying to hold everything together,” she admitted. “I wanted to be supportive, but I also needed to protect the kids and myself.” Kim filed for divorce in early 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, and finalized the split in 2022 after long custody and financial negotiations.
Co-parenting four children
Despite the painful separation, Kim emphasized that she and Kanye remain committed to raising their four children—North (11), Saint (8), Chicago (6), and Psalm (5)—with love and stability. “I’ll never talk badly about their dad in front of them,” she said. “They deserve to see the best version of both their parents.”
She admitted that shielding them from public drama has been challenging. “When they’re older, they’ll form their own opinions, but for now, I want their childhood to be about joy, not chaos.” Kim said her mornings revolve around school drop-offs, lunches, and simple moments without cameras. “It’s the most grounding part of my day—no glam, no pressure, just us.”
Finding calm after chaos
Since the divorce, Kim has turned to therapy, journaling, and quiet routines to manage stress. “I used to think saying no made me difficult,” she said. “Now I realize it means I respect myself.”
Friends say she’s become more selective about appearances, focusing on SKIMS, SKKN by Kim, and criminal justice work. “Her projects are her therapy,” a source shared. Kim credited her family, especially Kris Jenner and sisters Khloé and Kourtney, for helping her through heartbreak. “When you have a support system that truly loves you, you start to heal.”
A cautious return to dating
When it comes to romance, Kim said she’s “not rushing anything.” After her brief relationship with Pete Davidson, she admitted she’s now focused on “peace more than excitement.” “I used to chase chaos,” she said. “Now I want consistency.”
While she’s open to love again, she insists she’s happy on her own. “It would be nice to share life with someone again,” she said, “but right now, I’m dating myself—taking myself to dinner, watching my shows, just enjoying my space.”
Managing fame and motherhood
Kim also spoke about raising kids in the public eye. “It’s a different world now,” she explained. “My kids see things online, and I have to guide them gently.” She tells them, “Mommy gets sad sometimes, but I get up and keep going.” For Kim, showing vulnerability is part of showing strength.
Though she’s faced criticism for her fame, she said she’s done chasing validation. “The peace I have now is better than any headline,” she said. “I know who I am, and I’m proud of the woman I’ve become.”
The lesson she’s carrying forward
In the closing scenes, Kim reflected on her transformation from high-glam celebrity to grounded mother and business leader. “Every woman reaches a point where she realizes she can’t save anyone but herself,” she said. “And that’s not selfish—it’s strength.”
It’s a sentiment that resonated deeply with viewers who have watched her evolution unfold publicly for nearly two decades. Whether in business, motherhood, or healing, Kim Kardashian seems determined to chart her own path—one built on peace, privacy, and self-worth reclaimed on her own terms.
This article may be updated if Kim Kardashian shares new statements about her personal life or upcoming projects.
