Paris Jackson has shared a candid message about sobriety and mental health, offering support to others navigating similar paths.
The singer, model and actor posted the message to Instagram alongside a montage of moments from the past year, reflecting on her experiences since becoming sober in 2020.
Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, has been open about her recovery journey and mental health struggles in recent years.
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“Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect,” Jackson wrote. “A few years in, it all got very, very hard for what felt like an eternity.”
She continued, “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.” Jackson also addressed the mental health challenges she has faced during her sobriety, naming several conditions in her post.
“Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder is a b–ch, so is PTSD and OCD,” she wrote. “If you’ve got this s–t 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.”
The post arrives as Jackson continues to mark milestones in her recovery. In January 2025, she reflected publicly on reaching five years of sobriety, sharing another message on Instagram.
“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.”
In that earlier post, Jackson also spoke about the everyday experiences that sobriety has allowed her to reconnect with.
“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 wrote. “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.”
Alongside her advocacy and openness around mental health, Jackson has continued to build a career in entertainment across multiple fields. She has released music as a solo artist, including her 2020 debut album Wilted, while also working as an actor and model.
