Pop icon Madonna has revealed she contemplated suicide during her painful custody battle with ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son Rocco.
Speaking on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, the 67-year-old admitted: “There were moments in my life I wanted to cut my arms off…
I actually contemplated suicide” custody dispute began in 2016 when 15-year-old Rocco chose to live with his father in London.
Madonna explained the ordeal reminded her of childhood abandonment by her mother, saying it felt like “life repeating itself”.
She often found herself “sobbing in her dressing room” while continuing her Rebel Heart Tour during this difficult period.
The Material Girl singer now reports that her relationship with Rocco has significantly improved, and they’ve become close friends She credits her spiritual journey for helping her overcome those dark thoughts, stating she no longer feels that way and learned valuable lessons from the experience.