In a recent podcast, Michelle Obama addressed rumors of her and Barack Obama's divorce, asserting her choice to prioritize personal well-being over public expectation. Her absence from significant events sparked speculation about marital issues, but she clarified that it was about making choices for herself. Obama criticized societal norms that suggest women cannot make decisions independently, underlining the importance of self-reflection in her current phase of life. Her comments highlight the challenges faced by public figures in navigating personal freedom amid public scrutiny.
I chose to do what's best for me, not what I had to do... This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right? But that is what society does to us.
People couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.
Now is the time for me to start asking myself these hard questions of, 'Who do I truly want to be?'
The gossip about a possible split was fueled by the former first lady's absence from two major public events in January.
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