Khloé Kardashian has decided to no longer keep silent about the challenges her ex-husband Lamar Odom faces in his battle against substance abuse. This bold move comes after years of turmoil and hidden struggles that have plagued their relationship.

During their first face-to-face conversation in nearly nine years, Khloé did not hesitate to address Lamar’s troubling past with drugs. She pointedly questioned the former Los Angeles Lakers star about the reasoning behind his decision to relapse after his life-threatening overdose in 2015. This candid discussion highlights the deep emotional scars that have resulted from his addiction journey.

Khloé revealed that she discovered Lamar had begun using drugs again in May 2016, a shocking revelation considering he was living in her home at the time, purportedly focusing on his recovery following a harrowing experience in which he suffered six heart attacks and twelve strokes while in a coma lasting three days. This backslide occurred while he was supposed to be healing, creating a significant strain on their relationship.

Reflecting on her commitment during his recovery, Khloé expressed the emotional toll it took on her, sharing that she was intimately involved in every aspect of his rehabilitation, from changing his diapers to helping him regain the ability to walk. “I was there through it all,” she stated emphatically, reinforcing her unwavering support despite the turmoil they faced. “I remember everything,” she added, indicating the depth of her emotional investment in his recovery.

When Lamar attempted to justify his relapse by stating that he was uncertain if he was even capable of thinking clearly at the time, Khloé countered with a stark truth. She pointed out that he had enough presence of mind to obtain a burner phone to discreetly contact a drug dealer without her knowledge, highlighting the complexity of addiction and the challenges it presents to both individuals and their loved ones.