For celebrities, sharing their deeply personal and vulnerable selves comes with the fear of being judged or scrutinized. But Paris Jackson, the daughter of late music icon Michael Jackson, believes honesty is at the core of everything she does now.
She has consistently spoken openly about her journey with sobriety and mental health, aiming to encourage and support others facing similar challenges. Her recent message reflects her ongoing commitment to addressing the realities of staying sober, which is far from easy, as it comes with its own set of emotional struggles.
GettyAccording to US Weekly, the 27-year-old posted a deeply moving note, detailing how her life has evolved since she put a full stop to drinking. She also shared her candid thoughts on battling mental health issues in the post.
An Honest Reflection on the Reality of Sobriety
GettyIn her post, she wrote, “Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect.”
She shared her candid note with a carousel of photos from 2025. “A few years in, it all got very, very hard for what felt like an eternity.”
She noted that sobriety pushed her to confront challenges without the coping habits she had relied on in the past. “I didn’t have the same survival skills I was used to having to cope. I had to learn to live life on life’s terms,” she added, as reported by US Weekly.
Opening Up About Mental Health Struggles
GettyAfter giving up alcohol in 2020, Paris has been honest in sharing her struggles with mental health issues. In her post, she added: “Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder is a [Expletive], so is [PTSD] and OCD.”
Further adding empathetically, the singer-model wrote: “If you’ve got this (expletive) or anything of the sort, you’re not alone. Hang in there, and if no one’s told you they love you today, I love you.”
Marking Milestones and Finding a Better Life
To jog your memory a little, Jackson has openly discussed important aspects of her recovery process in recent years. In January 2025, she celebrated five years of sobriety.
“Hi, I’m pk, and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict,” she wrote at the time. “Today marks 5 years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol. To say that I’m thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface.”
She added: “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,” she added.
“I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust. I feel the sun on my skin, and it’s warm. I’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether I’m sober or not, but today I get to show up for it.”
While attending the Friendly House Awards Luncheon in October 2025, she spoke about how her life changed when she took control of it and made mindful decisions.
During the ceremony, Paris accepted the Shining Star Award for her work with the organization.
“I didn’t just get my life back. I got a better one,” she said, as reported by People. “I feel like getting sober was kind of like getting into a car accident because everything I shoved in the back seat moved forward on impact, and today I’m learning to navigate life on life’s terms.”
She concluded her moving and passionate speech by emphasizing her support for programs and organizations that help others, especially women, on their recovery journeys.
“Along with those things that flew forward, I support any and all programs, foundations, and organizations that work towards helping other women do the same.”
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