Adele Talks 'Devastating' Divorce & How She Healed From It

In a new interview, Adele said her divorce from ex husband Simon Konecki “f--king devastated” her.

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She was concerned about the split going public.

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Adele said she was “was embarrassed. No one made me feel embarrassed, but you feel like you didn’t do a good job.”

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The singer also felt lost at one point, admitting that she “didn’t really know” herself.

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Anxiety hit Adele hard, making her stay in bed all day, and it went on for a couple of days.

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In 2019, the singer picked herself up by going on adventures and trying new things.

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Adele traveled to Greece, Jamaica, and a desert in Arizona.

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She also transferred to sunny Los Angeles, where she became friends with Jennifer Lawrence and Nicole Richie.

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She also found love not long ago — dating sports agent Rich Paul.

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