Shakira is just trying to keep her head up.MORE: Shakira speaks out about tax fraud allegations ahead of courtroom trialThe singer has had quite the tumultuous year, having separated from her boyfriend of eleven years Gerard Piqué, and she has been the subject of a $13.9 million tax evasion case by the Spanish government.Through the ongoing ups and downs, she is simply trying to focus on the wellbeing of her children, and recently broke her silence on both her unexpected break-up, and the case.WATCH: Shakira shakes her hips in new music video for Te FelicitoMORE: Shakira opens up about separation from Gerard Piqué and her sons' reaction"I've remained quiet and just tried to process it all," she first said when asked about her recent break-up by Elle.However, she admitted: "It's been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.
Incredibly difficult."Shakira detailed that going through all her latest hardships isn't made easier when it all happens in the spotlight, revealing that: "I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7.
You know, we can't take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without paparazzi following us." Shakira and Piqué were together for eleven years prior to their splitShe also said: "I've tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids.
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