Kelly Clarkson shared how she dealt with the "level of depression" that came with her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The singer, 41, wrote about her split on her latest album, Chemistry. "I didn’t see it other than: This is my outlet. I’m a let-go person; I don’t hold grudges," she told People magazine. "So it was really delving into what happened in my life and why – and what am I going to do about it?"
"I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet," Clarkson continued. "Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard. You feel alone, and it’s just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming."
Following the couple's divorce, Blackstock was ordered to pay Clarkson $2.6 million for "unlawful" business deals. A California labor commissioner found that Blackstock overstepped his role, collecting fees from contracted deals with The Voice, Billboard Music Awards, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Norwegian Cruise Line and more. Blackstock worked for Clarkson as her manager, but had been acting as an agent, the labor commissioner found. "I’m taking my power back," Clarkson told People.