Michelle Obama: Owning My Wisdom in Life's Next Chapter

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Michelle Obama has been actively engaged in public appearances and social media activity over the past few days. On May 9, 2025, the former First Lady shared a behind-the-scenes Instagram reel of herself preparing for a speaking engagement, captioned "A little rehearsal before taking the stage." The post has already garnered over 1 million likes and 27,000 comments, showing her continued popularity online.

Just over a week earlier, on May 1, Michelle posted about speaking with Tina Knowles at her first book tour stop, expressing that it was "such a joy" to participate in the event.

In recent interviews, Michelle has been notably candid about her personal life. She revealed she's currently in therapy as she enters what she describes as the "next phase" of her life. At 61, she expressed feeling a newfound sense of independence, stating "It's the first time in my life all of my choices are for me" and "I'm finally owning my wisdom."

These comments sparked public speculation about her marriage to Barack Obama, with some wondering if the couple was facing difficulties. Michelle directly addressed these rumors, explaining that people "couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself" and "had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing." She firmly stated that divorce "was never a possibility for them," emphasizing that "neither one of us was really ever gonna quit at it."

Michelle continues to maintain her public profile through her "Michelle Obama BioSnap" podcast, which updates weekly with stories from her life journey. She's also made appearances at various venues, including a scheduled event at Houston's Toyota Center.

Her social media presence remains strong with her Instagram profile, where she identifies herself as "Girl from the South Side and former First Lady. Wife, mother, dog lover. Always hugger-in-chief," reflecting the personal connection she maintains with her audience as she navigates this new chapter of her life with characteristic openness and authenticity.

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