Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com
Nearly two weeks after Demi Lovato was hospitalized following an overdose, the pop star shared her first statement to fans.
She addressed the incident via Instagram, posting a photo of the text, thanking her family, friends, and fans for their support.
“I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction,” she said. “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.”
Lovato added, “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 of 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 singer concluded. “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.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmHH69KlY3L/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control
She signed the note “Demi.”
Keep her in your thoughts.
