Madonna on one of the most painful moments in her life

• Madonna has revealed the profound emotional turmoil she endured during her 2016 custody battle with ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son, Rocco.
• The pop icon described “one of the most painful moments in my life” when Rocco, then 16, chose to move to London to live with his father.
• She recounted having to perform nightly on her Rebel Heart Tour, often sobbing in her dressing room, during this intensely painful period.
• Madonna confirmed that she has since repaired her relationship with Rocco and is now on good terms with him.
• She credited her spiritual life with helping her navigate this challenging time and stated that she “wouldn't be here” without it.

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