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Lily Allen is keeping it honest about her healing process after her highly publicized breakup with David Harbour. The songwriter opened up on her mental health journey to get emotionally sound post-split from her estranged husband. Lily Allen was married to David Harbour for four years, ending in a devastating separation. The former couple have no children between them. The British singer got candid about the benefits of therapy in a new episode of her Miss Me podcast.
She felt very grateful for getting “the time and the space” that she really needed. Allen joyfully admitted that she is now in a much better place after getting all the help. The bouts of treatments and talking left Allen in a better place post-breakup. The split was reportedly very difficult for the singer and her two daughters shared with ex, Sam Cooper. The actress married Cooper in 2011 at St. James Church in Gloucestershire after two years of dating.
Lily Allen Admits Healing Is a Lifelong Journey
Allen told listeners that she signed up for the treatment for a few weeks. The singer noted important details from her stay, stating, “I did a lot of group therapy and some individual therapy, and I just, I needed some time and space away from everything.” The star reportedly did extensive shadow work on her “inner child stuff” during treatment.
She acknowledged that while it was challenging, she now sees healing as a “lifelong journey.” Allen also clarified that her children partly influenced her decision to get help. On the rumor that she hates her children, Allen debunked it and insisted she got better for them. Her big decision also meant leaving her girls for a few weeks.
However, Allen decided it was for the best, and she needed help to help her be a better mother. The singer added that it was a duty to make her daughters “feel safe and secure.” Since seeking help, Allen has noticed significant changes to help her show up better and stronger. She was reportedly at the facility when the L.A. fires broke out on January 7.
Allen has previously shared that she and her daughters are each other’s support systems during bad days. The singer and her ex-husband tied the knot in Las Vegas. Allen and the Stranger Things actor initially met on celebrity dating app Raya.
Lily Allen Shelved Her BBC Podcast Following David Harbour’s Cheating Scandal
The mother-of-two’s return to podcast comes after she previously announced her decision to stop recording. Allen shared that she was not in a good place following the discovery, and she needed to press pause. Despite her extreme measures, we shared that the singer did not admit her marital woes.
Allen noted that her deep emotional pain has taken over her thought process. She added that she would also stay off her phone during her break. Allen’s fans received her decision with open arms, encouraging her to prioritize her peace. Before taking the break, Allen reportedly reactivated her Raya dating profile to keep tabs on Harbour.
Harbour seemingly ended their union shortly before they entered the new year. Harbour’s profile on the app is reportedly a cartoon silhouette of him smoking. He described himself as an actor living in Atlanta but originally from New York. His bio on the app read, “Closet nerd that plays tough guys on your TV.”
What is next for Lily Allen?
