UPDATE: Kandi Burruss is bravely sharing her emotional turmoil amid her ongoing divorce from estranged husband Todd Tucker. In a heartfelt Instagram post on December 3, 2023, Burruss, 49, revealed that while she often appears joyful in public, she has been silently battling profound sadness and stress throughout their split.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star posted a reel filled with cheerful photos alongside friends and family. However, her caption told a different story: “This is what I look like when I’m going through something,” Burruss confessed. “I show up for my family, I show up for my friends… while on the inside I’m emotionally broken.”
Burruss disclosed that her struggles have been hidden from those around her, stating, “In every pic of this video I was internally dealing with something life-changing that most of the people in the pics with me had no clue of my inner stress & sadness.” She emphasized the importance of checking on strong friends, saying, “I am the poster child for the saying ‘check on your strong friend because you never know what they are going through.’”
The singer-songwriter filed for divorce from Tucker, 52, on November 21, after 11 years of marriage. Just days later, Tucker filed court documents seeking primary custody of their two children, Ace, 9, and Blaze, 6. In a shift, Burruss changed her initial request for joint custody to sole custody, indicating the emotional stakes are high.
Burruss expressed her feelings of pain and healing in her post, using an old song she wrote as a backdrop, stating, “Can’t keep running away, keep running away, from all the pain.”
Reflecting on the split during an Amazon Live broadcast on November 24, Burruss admitted, “I’m gonna be very honest with you, I am up and down. Obviously, going through a divorce is definitely not the easiest thing.” She further elaborated that the end of her marriage had been “brewing for a while,” underscoring the deep emotional impact of this transition.
As the situation develops, Burruss continues to prioritize her well-being and that of her children. She stated, “This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect.”
With their divorce still in progress, fans are closely following the updates as Burruss navigates this challenging chapter in her life. Her candidness about her struggles resonates with many, emphasizing the silent battles many face behind a smiling facade.
Stay tuned for further developments in Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s divorce proceedings as they unfold.
