Demi Lovato Breaks Silence About Her Reported Overdose
Following news that Demi Lovato had reportedly overdosed on July 24, fans and celebrities sent an outpouring of support her way. Lovato was reported to be in stable condition later that day. Understandably, she’s stayed silent as she regained her health—until Sunday, that is, when she posted an update on Instagram to keep her fans and those thinking of her in the loop.
“I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction,” she began. “What I’ve learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet.
“I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. To my fans, I am forever grateful for all of your love and support throughout this past week and beyond. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time.
“I want to thank my family, my team, and the staff at Cedars-Sinai who have been by my side this entire time. Without them I wouldn’t be here writing this letter to all of you.
“I now need time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery. The love you have all shown me will never be forgotten and I look forward to the day where I can say I came out on the other side.
“I will keep fighting ❤️,” she concluded, signing off “Demi.”
The singer has been open in the past about her struggles with addiction, speaking with Glamour in 2016 about rehab and staying sober: “Getting sober was difficult,” she said. “I went into rehab, I came out, and I didn’t stay sober. I still had issues occasionally. Now some days it’s difficult; some days it’s easy.”
In June, she released a song called “Sober” that seemed to imply she was still struggling with addition: “Momma, I’m so sorry / I’m not sober anymore / Daddy, please forgive me / For the drinks spilled on the floor.”
We’re sending all the good vibes and thoughts Lovato’s way.
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