Paris Jackson opens up about the long and often difficult road that followed her decision to get sober, offering encouragement to those who might be facing similar struggles.
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Saturday, January 3, Michael Jackson’s daughter opened up about her ongoing journey, making it clear that sobriety doesn’t automatically mean life gets easy.
“Getting sober isn’t always an indication that life is perfect,” Paris, 27, wrote alongside a montage of moments from the past year.
She explained that after being sober for a while, things became surprisingly difficult.
“A few years later, everything became very, very difficult for what seemed like forever,” she shared, adding that she had to relearn how to get by without the tools she once relied on.
“I didn’t have the same survival skills that I was used to. I had to learn to live on life’s terms.”
Paris, who quit drinking alcohol in 2020, also spoke candidly about the mental health issues she continues to face.
“Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder is crap, just like [PTSD] and OCD,” she wrote.
“If you have this shit or something, you’re not alone. Hold on and if no one has told you they love you today, I love you.”
Her message not only focused on her own experience, but also on reminding others that support and understanding are important, especially on difficult days.
The message quickly resonated with fans and other celebrities. Musician JT Hiskey responded by sharing his own experience, writing, “I’ve struggled with OCD my whole life. I completely understand it. You are amazing and always so proud of yourself!”
Influencer Crystal Pump praised Paris for using her platform to spread kindness, highlighting how powerful it can be to simply tell someone they are loved.
Several well-known names also showed quiet support by liking the post, including Taylor Lautner, Madonna, Lucy Hale, Gabrielle Union and former Dancing with the stars winner Nyle DiMarco.
In sharing her truth, Paris Jackson served as a reminder that sobriety is not a finish line, but an ongoing process.
Her message emphasized resilience, honesty and the importance of compassion, both towards others and oneself, throughout the journey.
