by Cardi B has come a long way from her early days as a stripper and social media celebrity. Despite her meteoric rise to fame and success, the road has not always been easy for the Bronx-born rapper. Like many of us, Cardi has struggled with deep-rooted insecurities, including a paralyzing fear of being alone. However, through hard work and self-discovery, Cardi has overcome this fear and learned to find strength within herself.
In a revealing interview with Elle magazine last year, Cardi opened up about her ongoing battle with loneliness and depression. She admitted that there was a time not too long ago when she could barely stand to be by herself: “For a long time, I could not be alone. I always had to have somebody with me, because if I didn’t, I would get super sad.”
Cardi went on to confess that her fear of solitude stemmed from a lack of self-love and low self-esteem. “When I was 6, 7, 8, there was a point when I didn’t really have nobody to play with. I felt like I needed people around me so I wouldn’t feel lonely,” she shared. “In high school, I never wanted to be home. I was scared of myself.”
Like many young women struggling to accept themselves, Cardi sought external validation through relationships and social media. She surrounded herself with people and filled her time in order to avoid spending a moment alone with her thoughts. But eventually, as her star rose, the non-stop hustle and bustle took a toll.
Exhausted from her grueling work schedule and a crumbling marriage, Cardi plunged into a deep depression. “I wouldn’t shower, I didn’t want to eat, I didn’t want to do my hair,” she recalled. “There were times when I would crack jokes all day or else I would just start crying out of nowhere.”
It was at this low point that Cardi realized she could no longer run from herself. With the encouragement of her close friends and family, she began focusing on self-care, committing to therapy, and nurturing her spirituality. Slowly but surely, her self-confidence grew.
“These days, I don’t have to be around people 24/7. I can just wake up in the morning by myself, do my little cardio, eat my breakfast,” said Cardi of her healthier mindset. “I’ve learned to love my own company.”
A key factor in overcoming loneliness has been surrounding herself with supportive people who make her feel loved. This inner circle includes her husband Offset, cousins, and close friends who are always there for her. “My relationship with myself is amazing right now,” Cardi declared. “I love myself, and I can finally be alone and enjoy my solitude.”
Cardi’s story resonates with so many of us working through issues of self-worth and independence. It’s inspiring to see her embrace solitude as a chance for growth rather than something to be feared.
“Don’t be afraid to be by yourself. Go to restaurants by yourself, watch movies alone, take trips by yourself,” Cardi advised fans grappling with the same loneliness she once felt. “Being alone actually helps you discover who you really are.”
Nowadays, Cardi emanates a newfound sense of wholeness, even in her solo pursuits. She carries her head high with self-assurance, radiating the peace that comes from within.
“My own company specializes in anything that I’m involved in,” the multi-platinum artist asserted. “I feel like I’m so complete, like I’m so full right now. I don’t really need anybody.”
What a testament to the power we all have to rewrite our own narratives. Cardi’s transparency has allowed us to witness her moving evolution from insecurity to self-love.
By boldly sharing her lowest moments, she extends empathy and hope to anyone locked in their own battle for self-acceptance. Her hard-won strength serves as a reminder that with courage, vulnerability, and determination, we too can overcome the obstacles that hold us back.
Cardi’s profound metamorphosis proves our fundamental need for connection — to ourselves, first and foremost. Her example inspires us to nurture that relationship above all others. Because only in learning to cherish our own company can we ever be at peace.
Thank you, Cardi, for showing us the light within. Your honesty and personal growth make this world a little less lonely.
