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Paris Jackson has been incredibly strong to talk about her experience, inspiring many others like her, who have been victims of substance dependence in the past. (Photo: Instagram/@parisjackson)
Paris Jackson sobriety: Paris Jackson has been living a clean life after experimenting with drugs and alcohol for a long time. The American singer and songwriter took to Instagram to make the significant announcement: she has been sober for five years now. The celebratory post comprised a video montage of moments from her past, where the actor and model was seen drinking and under the influence of drugs that had started to affect her skin and her overall appearance, including her health -- both physical and mental. "Hi, I'm PK [Paris Katherine] and I'm an alcoholic and a heroin addict," she wrote in the caption alongside the video -- an introductory line often used by addicts undergoing rehabilitation.
"Today marks [five] years [of me being] clean [and] sober from all drugs and alcohol," the 26-year-old wrote in the post that was shared yesterday, January 7, 2025. While marking the crucial milestone in her life, the daughter of the late pop legend Michael Jackson also reflected on some lost moments: "To say that I'm thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface."
In the accompanying video, the activist was seen having moments of meltdown, wherein she sobbed and held her face in her hands. Other instances included her drinking alcohol directly from the bottle, looking visibly high and delirious, smoking, etc. The no-holds-barred video progressed to show the numerous badges that she received on her way to recovery, each mentioning a milestone in her journey of sobriety.
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"It's because I'm sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. I get to feel heartbreak in all its glory. I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust. I feel the sun on my skin and its [warmth]. I've found that life keeps happening regardless of whether I'm sober or not, but today I get to show up for it," Jackson wrote candidly about the many joys of life she experienced since leading a sober life.
She also stated that it was on January 7, 2020 that she started her journey of sobriety. "Here's a little snapshot of what has been possible because of my sobriety, and my God I can't believe I almost missed it all," she said.
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It takes a lot of courage to go public with such information, sharing your lowest moments with fans and followers and presenting your vulnerability to the world. Jackson has been incredibly strong to talk about her experience, inspiring many others like her, who have been victims of substance dependence in the past.
Drugs and alcohol addiction is a taboo topic that prevents millions of people around the world from seeking the help that they desperately need and deserve. Long-term addiction can ruin a person's health and destroy their life, while also impacting the lives of those around them. In order to destigmatise it, more people ought to openly talk about their addiction, especially celebs. The idea is to make people feel less isolated; to let them know there are others like them, who have made their lives better by starting a journey of sobriety. And if they can do it, you can, too.