The following article contains references to domestic violence and substance abuse.
The “Exes and Oh’s” hitmaker has been candid about her hardships.
Saddle up and hold on to your hats it will be a bumpy journey.
However, the reality is often quite different (just askBrad Pitt’s kids.)
King toldPeoplethat growing up without a full-time dad presented difficulties for her.
Their relationship didn’t improve as King got older.
He got married and had a kid, and we weren’t even talking."
Thankfully, the pair have since rebuilt their relationship.
While some love stories like this have happy endings, Elle King’s whirlwind romance went down in flames.
In January 2016, King met musician Andrew Ferguson in a bar.
King toldPeoplelater that year, “We both just knew.
It’s cheesy, but when you know, you know.”
It seemed like King had finally found her prince, just in a very on-brand, unconventional way.
Sadly, it would turn out to be the wrong move.
I am lost" (viaPeople).
Despite a brief reconciliation in 2018, this relationship just wasn’t to be.
Ferguson claimed that he threw her onto the bed to stop her from hurting herself.
The singer ultimately decided not to press charges.
I was at the lowest point in my life.
I was not well.
I couldn’t look people in the eyes.
I literally couldn’t leave my house for weeks at a time."
“If I didn’t get help, I probably wouldn’t be …
I don’t know.
I don’t wanna think like that,” King explained.
It was a tumultuous time that left a lasting mark on the country star.
It took a little more than self-realization for King to change her ways, though.
“I have different fun now it’s not having fun out of pain,” she said.
It should be noted, though, that manyaddiction expertsdiscourage this path.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.
Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
However, King dropped some serious hints in 2023 that her relationship with Tooker was dead and buried.
AlthoughPeoplesought confirmation of the couple’s status, King’s rep wasn’t able to be reached.
King later spoke toEntertainment Tonightbut didn’t provide an official confirmation of a split.
So, that’s what life looks like for me right now," she revealed.
In 2023, she revealed a drastically slimmed-down frame.
King knew she wanted to make a change.
I felt trapped in my body.
I couldn’t even sing."
The singer went on to reveal that she has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and prediabetes.
“My diabetic grandfather died when I was 10 years old.
“They said I got amnesia and got post-concussion syndrome,” she detailed.
Of course, what concerned her the most was that she was alone with Lucky at the time.
Thankfully, he was okay.
Regardless of her preferences, the stunt surely won’t benefit King’s country music career.
The Grand Ole Opry is one of the most respected institutions in the genre, as isDolly Partonherself.
