Kandi Burruss opened up about why she isn’t “healed” yet following her divorce from Todd Tucker, sharing how she’s trying to keep moving forward while still feeling the weight of the split.
Kandi Burruss is trying to stay upbeat after her divorce from Todd Tucker, but in a new emotional interview, she made one thing unmistakably clear: healing takes longer than a good attitude.
Speaking in an exclusive conversation with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Burruss admitted she’s been busy and trying to protect her peace, but she’s not pretending it’s all better. “How does anybody navigate?” she asked, fighting back tears as she reflected on life after the split.
“I don’t think I’m healed.” Kandi added, “No, I’m not healed! I’m one of those people I try not to talk about stuff because I don’t like to be emotional. I don’t like to be sad. I like to lean into the positive and lean into the fun.”
Her honesty quickly struck a chord online, especially after a clip of her interview surfaced.. Fans and celebrity friends flooded the comment section with support. with Porsha Williams writing. “This pain will linger for sometime but through the process you will become stronger.. You will bounce back!. Praying for you @kandi.” Porsha’s partner, Patrice “Sway” McKinney, also chimed in: “Keeping pushing @kandi You got this!❤️💪🏽🙏🏽”
Other Instagram reactions mirrored the same mix of empathy and encouragement.. @breemorr said, “Kandi will bounce back.. Sending love to her!” while @shesabawse wrote. “Having to grieve a life you thought would be forever … is super hard to navigate.. Sending her healing energy.” Several followers pointed to how emotional her delivery felt. including @_pettyking. who noted. “When her voices gets earthquake shaky…you know she means it.. 🙏🏾🫶🏾.” Others kept it personal and raw, with @dominic.d.matthews saying, “God will see her through!. Healing takes time!”
The public conversation comes as Kandi and Todd’s divorce continues to land with fans. They announced their split in November 2025 after 11 years of marriage.
After the news broke. Burruss told PEOPLE the decision hit hard. even as she focused on co-parenting their two kids. Ace and Blaze. “in a healthy. positive way.” Fans also remembered how the couple’s journey became part of the spotlight: Kandi and Todd debuted on Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2011. then built multiple businesses together. including a soul food restaurant in Georgia and a trucking company.
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