{"id":9004,"date":"2025-05-14T12:49:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/strongermarriages\/?p=9004"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:55:59","slug":"kelsea-ballerini-warns-against-glamorizing-divorce-three-years-after-her-marriage-ended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/strongermarriages\/2025\/05\/kelsea-ballerini-warns-against-glamorizing-divorce-three-years-after-her-marriage-ended.html","title":{"rendered":"Kelsea Ballerini Warns Against \u2018Glamorizing\u2019 Divorce 3 Years After Her Marriage Ended"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9007\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9007\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/413\/2025\/05\/Kelsea-Ballerini_credit-Ron-Adar-Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ron Adar \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"423\">Country music star Kelsea Ballerini is known for her raw and honest storytelling through music. Recently, the singer opened up about her thoughts on divorce, sharing that while it is important to remove the stigma around it, divorce should never be celebrated or glamorized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"789\">Three years after her own divorce from fellow country singer Morgan Evans, Ballerini shared her perspective in an interview with <em data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"596\">Elle<\/em> magazine. She acknowledged that fans often resonate with her divorce-themed album, <em data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"708\">Rolling Up The Welcome Mat<\/em>, but clarified that she never intended to become a &#8220;poster child for divorce.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1174\">When meeting fans who share their own divorce stories, Ballerini says her first reaction is one of compassion, not celebration. \u201cI always make sure when these women come up to me, my first reaction is never, \u2018Oh my God, congratulations!\u2019 It\u2019s like, \u2018Are you OK?\u2019\u201d she said. \u201cBecause just like it needs to be destigmatized, I also don\u2019t think it should be celebrated or glamorized.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1461\">Ballerini and Evans married in 2017 and announced their divorce in 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. She acknowledged that the transition was difficult but ultimately transformative. \u201cMy life is unrecognizable from how it was a couple of years ago, and thank God,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1926\">Now in a relationship with <em data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1540\">Outer Banks<\/em> actor Chase Stokes, Ballerini reflects on how love looks different for her after divorce. Moving on from a broken marriage to finding happiness again is a journey she doesn\u2019t take lightly. Stokes and Ballerini have been intentional about prioritizing each other despite their busy schedules, showing that building a healthy relationship after hardship requires effort and commitment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2400\">Divorce can be a painful and isolating experience, but Ballerini\u2019s approach to handling it with honesty rather than glamorization is a message that resonates with many. In Christian teachings, marriage is a sacred bond, and the reality of divorce often brings a sense of loss and grief. Instead of celebrating the end of a marriage, Christians are called to support those who are healing from it with compassion and understanding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2772\">Kelsea Ballerini\u2019s perspective reminds us to approach those who are walking through divorce with grace rather than judgment. While she acknowledges the need to be transparent about life\u2019s struggles, she also cautions against presenting divorce as a glamorous outcome. It\u2019s a healthy reminder that the goal should be healing and growth, rather than glorifying the pain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3123\">As Ballerini continues to navigate life after divorce, her message remains clear: being open and honest about the challenges is crucial, but treating divorce as a badge of honor is not the answer. For those walking through similar struggles, her story offers hope that healing is possible without making divorce the defining chapter of one\u2019s life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music star Kelsea Ballerini is known for her raw and honest storytelling through music. Recently, the singer opened up about her thoughts on divorce, sharing that while it is important to remove the stigma around it, divorce should never be celebrated or glamorized. 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