Kim Kardashian, who has long been a symbol not only of media success but also of a devoted parent, shared heartfelt reflections on motherhood. The reality star opened up about how the joy of raising children intertwines with the inevitable feeling of separation as they grow.
In a recent post on her personal blog, Kim quoted the poignant phrase: “The saddest part of motherhood is that you raise a person you can’t live without… so they can live without you.” She accompanied the words with a family photo featuring her children and ex-husband Kanye West, along with a crying emoji.
Kim has four children, whom she raises nearly on her own after her divorce from Kanye. The 47-year-old rapper is rarely involved in their lives, and Kardashian largely takes on the responsibility of raising North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
Despite having help from nannies and other professionals, the 44-year-old businesswoman must organize her life around her children’s schedules. “When they’re in school, she works, and when they’re home, she’s fully focused on being mom,” a source close to her shared.
In a recent interview, Kardashian admitted that, despite the support she receives, the responsibility of parenting still rests on her shoulders. There are days when she has to navigate children’s arguments, playing both the “good” and “bad” cop. “Of course, nannies and chefs help, but at the end of the day, the kids just need me,” she confessed.
The model shared that sometimes she can’t hold back tears. “It’s the hardest part,” Kim said in a 2023 podcast. “There are nights when I go to bed and cry because it’s just so difficult.”
Kim has often credited her mother, Kris Jenner, as her main inspiration. Kris, who also raised six children, faced similar challenges. On Kris’s recent birthday, Kim expressed her deep gratitude, saying, “I am endlessly thankful for the love and support she gives us. That kind of devotion is truly unique.”
Kim and Kanye West married in 2014 and were together for 8 years before their divorce was finalized in 2022. One of the main reasons for their split, which Kim herself confirmed, was Kanye’s mental health struggles.
Currently, Kanye is married to architect and model Bianca Censori. The couple has continued to shock the public with their extravagant public appearances, and recently sparked rumors of a breakup (which have not been confirmed).
