Kimberly Ryder Enjoys Single Parent Status, Now Seeks Permission from Mother Instead of Husband

Kapanlagi.com - Entering a new chapter in her life as a single mother after officially divorcing Edward Akbar, Kimberly Ryder claims to have found a new freedom in life. After taking on the status of a single parent, she now feels more at ease in managing her schedule and her life without being bound by the approval of others.

She expressed this when asked about the difference she feels between her life back when she was married and now.

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1. Comfortable Making Schedules Independently

beautiful portrait of Kimberly Ryder/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

According to Kimberly, the most significant difference is her ability to create schedules independently.

"The difference now is that maybe there is, what is it? I can make my own schedule, as I please," said Kimberly Ryder when met in the SCBD area, South Jakarta, Saturday (04/10/2025).

2. Now Asking for Permission from Her Mother

Kimberly at the film premiere/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

She then made an interesting statement that describes a significant change in her life. If before she had to ask for permission from her husband, now the 'highest authority' in her life is her mother.

"No, it's not just as I please. Now I ask for permission not from my husband, but from my mother," she explained.

3. Ask for Help from Mom to Take Care of the Kids

Kimberly with long hair/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

Of course, the permission she meant was in the context of asking her mother for help to take care of her two children while she has to work or has activities outside the home.

"Eh, because my mom is the one who takes care of my kids," she added.

4. So One of the Me Time

Kimberly with beautiful makeup/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

In fact, she now considers working as one form of me time that she enjoys. For her, the main focus right now is on herself, her children, and her relationship with the Creator.

"But for me, working is also me time. I'm focusing on myself and the kids, my relationship with the one above, just like that for now," she concluded.

5. New Challenges in Life

Kimberly wears a black dress/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

This decision brings Kimberly into a new role that is challenging yet also appreciated. Their divorce was finalized on November 29, 2024, with full custody of both children granted to her.

6. Enjoying a New Status

Kimberly stars in a film/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

Although it is difficult, Kimberly Ryder embraces her status as a single parent with sincerity and full support from her beloved mother. Now, in various important decisions, she involves discussions with her mother more often.

7. Full Support from Her Beloved Mother

Kimberly is acting/instagram.com/kimbrlyryder

Kimberly's mother, Irvina Zainal, has become a main pillar in supporting her role as a single mother. Her mother helps a lot in taking care of her grandchildren while Kimberly works, providing invaluable moral and practical support.

8. QnA About Kimberly Rider

1. When did Kimberly Ryder officially divorce Edward Akbar? Kimberly Ryder officially divorced Edward Akbar on November 29, 2024, after seven years of marriage.

2. Who got custody of Kimberly Ryder's children? The custody of Kimberly Ryder's two children was fully granted to Kimberly Ryder after the divorce.

3. What is Kimberly Ryder's response to being a single parent? Kimberly Ryder acknowledges the challenges of being a single mother, but chooses to embrace it with gratitude, enjoying every moment, and considers her children a blessing from God.

4. Who is Kimberly Ryder's main source of strength currently? Her children and her mother, Irvina Zainal, are the main sources of strength for Kimberly Ryder in her role as a single mother.

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