We all know that stress is a thing. It's the soundtrack to our perpetual to-do lists. But Kim recently told us her stress levels, more on her breakup with Kanye West, literally nearly went to her head.
In the season premiere of The Kardashians, she explained that doctors discovered she has a "little aneurysm." For us non-doctors, an aneurysm is a bulge in a brain blood vessel, and it's no joke. She was recorded having an MRI, and although she said it matter-of-factly, it's a big deal. She outright attributed the scare to the high-level stress she's been experiencing.
And let's be real, we’ve all watched the “Ye” chapter from afar. The public rants, the Twitter storms… it’s been a lot for us as spectators, so imagine living it. Kim opened up about how this has "tested" her like never before, and her main focus isn't the headlines—it’s her four kids.
She said something that likely resonates with any parent: "My kids are involved now." It was the first time, she said, that one of her children was old enough to actually comprehend what was going on. She can't hide it from them anymore. Her only role in those situations is to ensure North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm feel safe and protected.
But this is where it really hit me. She said her previous dynamic with Kanye was like she had a little "Stockholm Syndrome." She said she always felt sorry for him, always wanted to help and protect him. But recently, she reached a breaking point where she didn't feel that personal obligation anymore. That's enormous.
And in typical Kim style, she even threw in a bit of humor at the craziness. Responding to the rumors online that she's "keeping the kids" away from him, she joked: "It's a divorce, not a kidnapping. We haven't left. We're in the same place. What happened to the house that you bought next door?"
Okay, so what's the lesson for us, the always-running-behind and over-booked?
Kim Kardashian, with all her means and a literal army of people, is still physically affected by the burden of chronic stress. It's a stark reminder that our mental load isn't even in our heads—it's in our bodies.
So perhaps today, let's not just brute through. Let's actually take a breath. Let's cancel the one optional thing that's sucking the life out of us. Let's establish a boundary that feels terrifying but necessary.
Because maintaining our peace isn't something we can afford to do without. It's not optional. And if a "little aneurysm" is the universe's way of waking up Kim K, perhaps we should pay attention to our own little signs, too.
Your brain (and future self) will thank you. Now, go get yourself a glass of water. I mean it
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