Paris Jackson has once again put the focus on an issue that he knows first-hand and that is not usually treated in the necessary depth: addiction recovery and living with mental health problems. The singer, actress and model has commemorated six years of sobriety with a publication in instagram in which she appears vulnerable, reflective and determined to accompany other people who may identify with her story.
The young artist shared a compilation video with images from the last year of her life. It is an exercise in memory and honesty in which you remember that leaving consumption behind does not mean that everything will automatically improve. As she explains, after several years sober He went through a particularly difficult period, marked by the lack of emotional resources to face certain situations..
“Being sober is not always a sign that life is perfect”Jackson writes in his message. “After a few years, everything became very, very difficult for what seemed like an eternity”. The artist recognizes that she had to relearn how to face everyday life without resorting to the behaviors that she used for years as an escape route.
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In her reflection, Paris Jackson also openly addresses the psychological disorders with which she has been living for a long time. “I didn't have the same survival skills I was used to. I had to learn to live life properly”he explains before listing some of the conditions that have marked his path. “Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder is horrible, as are PTSD and OCD.”he points out.
Far from remaining a testimony, Jackson takes advantage of the publication to send a direct message to those who may be going through something similar. “If this or something similar happens to you, you are not alone. Cheer up, and if no one has told you that they love you today, I love you.”he writes, underlining the importance of support and empathy.
A lifelong addiction
It is not the first time that the daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe has publicly shared her experience with addictions. In January 2025, he already celebrated five years without consuming alcohol or drugs with another publication that had a great impact. “Hello, I'm PK, an alcoholic and a heroin addict.”he wrote then. “Today I celebrate 5 years without using drugs or alcohol. To say I'm grateful would be a poor understatement. Gratitude is only a small part of reality.”.
In that message, Jackson detailed how sobriety had allowed him to reconnect with basic aspects of life that he had previously anesthetized. “I can make music. I experience the joy of loving my dogs and my cat. I can feel heartbreak in all its splendor,” he said. “I can cry. I can laugh. I can dance. I can trust. I feel the sun on my skin, and it's warm.”.
As she continues to make progress in her recovery, Paris Jackson also maintains an active career in the world of entertainment. He debuted as a soloist in 2020 with the album Wilted and combines her musical side with work as an actress and model. Her unadorned speech has made her a relevant voice in the conversation about mental health, especially among younger people, who find in her testimony a realistic and hopeful reflection.
