Kelly Clarkson says ‘depression’ after Brandon Blackstock divorce was ‘extraordinarily hard’

breakaway from the pain.Kelly Clarkson revealed that she struggled to work through her “extraordinarily hard” depression after divorcing her husband and manager, Brandon Blackstock.

Clarkson, 41, told People that she poured a lot of her emotions into her newest album, “Chemistry,” after finalizing her separation from Blackstock in March 2022.“I didn’t see it other than: This is my outlet,” she told the publication for its Jan.

15 cover story. “I’m a let-go person; I don’t hold grudges. So it was really delving into what happened in my life and why — and what am I going to do about it?”According to the Grammy winner, she was very happy to have such a healthy coping mechanism. “I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet.

Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard,” Clarkson said. “You feel alone, and it’s just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming.”Upon the release of “Chemistry,” Clarkson said that it “[was] like, ‘I’m taking my power back.’ ”“That sounds very therapy, but that’s because I love therapy,” the “American Idol” Season 1 winner continued. “And I think it’s important to have those tools to navigate your life and relationships.”The singer, who recently moved to New York for a fresh start, said that she is excited about whatever happens next.