Australian singer songwriter Missy Higgins has been a beacon of raw emotional honesty in her music career known for her powerful lyrics and Soulful Melodies Higgins has recently opened up about the most challenging chapter of her life the dissolution of her marriage and its impact on her music in a candid interview with Australian story Higgins reflects on how her personal struggles have fueled her creative process and shaped her latest work Higgins who first captivated audiences with her debut single scar at the young age of 20 has always been open about her struggles with mental health relationships and self-discovery her recent album the second act marks a significant Turning Point she describes it as a deeply personal project born out of the emotional turmoil following her separation from her husband Dan Lee the breakup Higgins admits has left her feeling vulnerable and questioning her sense of identity my god I've never been more vulnerable in my life she shares acknowledging the profound effect the split has had on her the process of writing and Performing her new music has been both a form of therapy and a way to connect with her audience on a deeper level Higgins explains with songwriting there's nothing between me and the instruments it's just just like an extension of my soul this raw and honest approach is a Hallmark of her work and is especially evident in the tracks from the second act the album serves not only as a reflection on her personal upheavals but also as a transition into a new phase of her life higgins's Journey has not been without its setbacks after a period of intense touring and personal exhaustion in her mid 20s she took a step back from music opting instead for for a more conventional path however an invitation to perform at the Lilith Fair in 2010 reignited her passion for music reaffirming its place as a central part of her life that's what made me realize how important music is to me she says nothing is going to ruin that again despite the challenges Higgins finds solace in her children Sammy and Luna who bring immense joy to her life she acknowledges that balance motherhood with her career has its difficulties but remains committed to providing a loving environment for her family I'm watching my kids discover something for the first time that just makes my heart explode she reflects the breakup with Lee whom she met in 2013 was a painful yet transformative experience the couple's differing coping mechanisms and struggles with Parenthood led to their eventual separation yet Higgins remains grateful for the time they shared and the family they created together her friend and tour manager Emma Goodland notes that despite the end of their romantic relationship Higgins continues to hold a deep respect and love for Lee as Higgins prepares to be inducted into the AR Hall of Fame this November she Embraces the opportunity to celebrate her career while continuing to explore her personal growth through music her resilience and commitment to authenticity have resonated with many fans who appreciate her ability to turn personal hardship into artistic expression in her own words it just feels like some sort of movement has happened and it's not as close to the surface as it once was through her music Missy Higgins continues to navigate her journey using her art to process and share her experiences her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the healing potential of creative expression stay subscribed for more videos