Paris Jackson's 5-Year Sobriety Journey

Paris Jackson is celebrating a monumental moment in her life—five years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol. The 26-year-old singer, known as the youngest child of the legendary artist Michael Jackson, took to Instagram to share her emotional journey and reflections from her path toward recovery.

In a poignant Instagram Reel, Paris began with raw honesty, stating, “Hi, I’m pk and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict.” Her heartfelt message resonated with fans as she expressed immense gratitude for her sobriety. “Today marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol,” she wrote, adding, "To say that I’m thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface."

The video montage showcased a timeline of her life, contrasting her past struggles with substance abuse and her vibrant present. Footage included glimpses of her past—drinking and smoking—and transitioned to her joyful moments as a sober individual, dancing freely, creating music, and cherishing time with her beloved pets and fiancé, Justin “Blue” Long.

Paris finished her video with a heartfelt note of thanks to those who supported her journey. “To those that helped me on this journey, if only for just the beginning, middle, or the whole time so far, you know who you are and I owe you my life. Thank you. 5 years. THANK GOD.”

Mental Health Struggles and Resilience

Throughout the years, Paris has bravely opened up about her struggles with mental health, revealing the toll that grief and fame have taken on her well-being. Following her father's tragic passing in 2009, she faced debilitating challenges, including depression and self-harm, particularly after experiencing body image issues. In various interviews, she has articulated the struggle of maintaining control and dealing with emotional pain.

Paris stopped taking antidepressants that dulled her emotions, choosing instead to embrace life’s highs and lows. “Even though the lows are unbearably low, I would still rather feel that than nothing. Pain is way better than numb because at least you’re feeling something,” she explained.

In her journey of recovery, she credited practicing self-love and affirmations with transforming her perspective on life. “A lot of people do feel regret when they try and attempt suicide,