In an expansive and insightful interview with British Vogue, marking a milestone as the first KarJenner to grace its iconic cover, Kylie Jenner, the multi-faceted model and makeup mogul, bares her soul on various facets of her life. From the cherished bond with her friend Stassie to the intricate world of personal aesthetics and the profound transformations brought about by motherhood, Jenner shares her heartfelt experiences.
At just 19, Jenner embarked on a journey of motherhood, recalling with empathy and understanding, "Looking back, I extend myself a generous dose of compassion and kindness. Even then, amidst teenagehood, my family echoed, 'You're not that young.' Perhaps it was my demeanor or the fact that I'd already been in the industry for a decade. The realization didn't strike me immediately, but it undoubtedly marked a monumental life transition."
Following the births of her cherished children, Stormi and Aire, Jenner grappled with the lingering shadows of postpartum depression, each bout lasting a year, significantly reshaping her twenties and prompting a profound reassessment of self and life. "As I approach 27, I'm finally reclaiming my true self. Pregnancy had me living in sweatpants, struggling to find time even for the minutiae of life. Postpartum was mentally and hormonally daunting; dressing became a challenge I didn't know how to overcome," she confesses.
Detailing the unique ways in which postpartum depression impacted her, Jenner recalls the emotional turmoil after Aire's arrival, "I found myself overwhelmingly emotional about trifles, crying hysterically to my mom over the phone, unable to decide on his name. I felt like a colossal failure, believing he deserved so much more. It was a profound trigger."
Her choice to become a young mother with rapper Travis Scott, the father of both Stormi and Aire, transformed her life in both public and private realms. "Amidst the chaos of online scrutiny and personal struggles, I find solace in my children's unconditional love. Their adoration teaches me to navigate life with greater ease, reminding me that I have these little beings who need and adore me, making external validation pale in comparison," she shares.
Navigating family life as a teenager and striving for balance amidst co-growing with her children, Jenner muses, "I constantly remind my non-parent friends of my dual role. Surrendering selfishness and freedom at such a young age is a constant reminder."
Moreover, as a global celebrity, Jenner confronts relentless body shaming, lamenting, "People often fail to extend empathy, both to me and women in general. Online, I'm accused of drug use, with comparisons to my pre-pregnancy self mere months after giving birth. I wonder, do people forget that I carried two children and gained 60 pounds during each pregnancy?"
