Kim Kardashian, the reality TV star and entrepreneur, got candid about the emotional toll of co-parenting with her ex-husband Kanye West during the season 3 premiere of “The Kardashians.” In the episode, Kim expressed her need to protect her children from negative discussions about Kanye and shared her journey of dealing with his public outbursts and controversies.
Protecting Her Kids: Kim’s Priority in Co-Parenting
Despite the challenges, Kim emphasized her commitment to shielding her four children from the negativity surrounding Kanye. She revealed that even her eldest daughter, North West, remains unaware of the public controversies involving her father. Kim’s dedication to keeping her kids insulated from the drama has required significant effort and personal growth.
Coping with Change: Kim Reflects on the Transformation of Her Relationship
Kim opened up about the difficulty of witnessing Kanye’s drastic changes. She admitted that it was heart-wrenching to see someone she once loved and shared a family with become so different from the person she knew. Kim recalled the days when she would spend hours dealing with the aftermath of Kanye’s public actions, but now she focuses on her own well-being and that of her children.
Kim acknowledged that she used to invest energy in defending Kanye behind the scenes, but she no longer feels the need to do so. She has come to understand that if Kanye hits rock bottom, it is a journey he must navigate independently.
As the season progresses, viewers can expect to witness Kim’s ongoing journey of co-parenting and her continued efforts to shield her children from the negative aspects of her relationship with Kanye.
Exercising Restraint: Kim’s Approach to Kanye’s Public Criticism
“When stuff is said, it’s a chain to my whole household. No TV. Only Apple TV,” Kim explained. “I can’t risk Access Hollywood ‘Coming up next’ or anything on the news coming up with their dad mentioned and they want to watch. I have to figure out a way to protect it. So they still haven’t seen anything, but I go into crisis mode.”
Kanye has bashed Kim and her family members on a number of occasions, but Kim has withheld from responding publicly. She said that this will be how she continues to handle the situation for as long as it lasts. “I’m the one being accused of so many things and blamed for so many things and it really, really is hurtful,” she said. “It sucks, but I can control how I react and can control if I’m a mess. Then my kids will see that. I believe in my soul that one day my kids will appreciate my silence, my understanding, and my grace. I will try my hardest to keep it together at all times.”
