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The shocking photos that showed Paris Jackson needed help…after fiercely denying a heroin addiction for years

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Paris Jackson photographed at a gas station in March 2019, less than a year after deciding to get sober.

Paris Jackson candidly admitted to struggling with heroin addiction while celebrating five years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol in a recent social media post.

The 26-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson revealed in an emotional Instagram video on Tuesday that she once struggled with addiction to alcohol and the notorious drug.

“Hi, I’m pk and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict,” she captioned the clip, which included footage of the singer-songwriter breaking down in tears amid her substance abuse.

‘Today marks 5 years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol. To say I’m grateful would be a bad understatement. Gratitude barely scratches the surface. “It’s because I’m sober that I can smile today,” she continued.

‘I can make music. I can experience the joy of loving my dogs and my cat. I can feel anguish in all its glory. I can cry. I start laughing. I can dance. I can trust. I feel the sun on my skin and it’s hot. I’ve discovered that life keeps happening whether I’m sober or not, but today I can show up.’

Jackson concluded with the caption, “Here’s a little snapshot of what’s been possible because of my sobriety, and my God, I can’t believe I almost missed it all.”

In the Instagram video, the model, who is the King of Pop’s eldest daughter, was seen drinking from liquor bottles and smoking marijuana before embarking on her sobriety journey.

At one point, an emotional Jackson burst into tears on camera and was shown curled up with her hands covering her face. A friend tried to comfort her by gently stroking her hair.

Paris Jackson photographed at a gas station in March 2019, less than a year after deciding to get sober.

Jackson, pictured in May 2018, previously explained how several of her tattoos hide marks of drug use and scars from self-harm.

Jackson, pictured in May 2018, previously explained how several of her tattoos hide marks of drug use and scars from self-harm.

The singer-songwriter poses in a 'drug rug' robe with a lit cigarette in her mouth, the same month she shut down reports that her family was 'terrified' by her alleged drug use.

The singer-songwriter poses in a ‘drug rug’ robe with a lit cigarette in her mouth, the same month she shut down reports that her family was ‘terrified’ by her alleged drug use.

The footage then cut to Jackson’s first sobriety coin, followed by several other major coins he has earned over the past five years and clips of Jackson appearing happy and healthy surrounded by friends.

However, that was not always the case. Over the years, the California native has long denied speculation about her past drug use, despite marking the first date of her five-year sobriety journey as January 2020.

In fact, it appears some members of his famous family were left completely in the dark when it came to Jackson’s private struggles with addiction.

A source close to Janet Jackson, the ‘Thriller’ singer’s younger sister, exclusively told DailyMail.com that the Grammy winner ‘had no idea her niece Paris was struggling with addiction and was heartbroken when she found out. with the rest of the world. ‘

“They haven’t been particularly close in years, with Paris notably absent from some of Janet’s shows, but Janet hopes to be there for her this year,” they added.

Jackson’s path to sobriety was only complicated by feelings of depression and anxiety. talking to rolling stone In 2017, the singer admitted that she had attempted suicide at age 15 and was later hospitalized.

He described how several of his tattoos hide marks of drug use and scars from self-harm.

“It was simply self-hatred, low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn’t do anything well, not thinking that I was worthy of living anymore,” she confessed.

Jackson seen with Band-Aids on her finger and thigh, two months after entering rehab for her 'emotional health'

Jackson seen with Band-Aids on her finger and thigh, two months after entering rehab for her ’emotional health’

The model admitted that she had tried to commit suicide

The model admitted that she had attempted suicide “multiple times” when she was 15 years old.

Jackson previously claimed she was sober in an interview with Rolling Stone in 2017, despite marking the first date of her five-year sobriety journey in January 2020.

Jackson previously claimed she was sober in an interview with Rolling Stone in 2017, despite marking the first date of her five-year sobriety journey in January 2020.

Jackson explained that she was sent to a therapeutic school in Utah her sophomore year and half of her junior year, which she said was “great” for her.

“I’m a completely different person,” he said. ‘I was crazy. He was actually crazy. I was going through a lot of teenage angst. And I was also dealing with my depression and anxiety without any help.’

Although Jackson told Rolling Stone that she was “now sober and happier than ever,” with menthol cigarettes as her latest vice, it appears that didn’t last long when reports emerged that Jackson had relapsed.

In November 2018, she took to social media to shut down a Radar Online report that claimed her famous family was “terrified” that her alleged drug use would cause her to follow in her father’s footsteps.

In response, Jackson tweeted: ‘The @radar_online article made me nauseous. Not a single word is true.

And he added: ‘I am traveling and working constantly and I am very happy. That article was just heartbreaking, I’m sick of nonsense like this spreading like wildfire. Not to mention they made (sic) look like my dad was an addict, which he most certainly WASN’T.

That same year, he denied reports that he would return to rehab after singer Demi Lovato was hospitalized in 2018 for a drug overdose.

‘Ummm right?? I haven’t been to a clinic. It doesn’t take someone to almost die for me to know that I’m healthy, I’ve already had friends overdose and die. “That’s enough for me,” he tweeted.

Jackson criticized media reports

Jackson criticized “exaggerated” media reports about his past drug use, calling the claims “heartbreaking.”

An emotional Jackson burst into tears on camera and was shown curled up in a ball, her hands covering her face.

An emotional Jackson burst into tears on camera and was shown curled up in a ball, her hands covering her face.

Jackson celebrated her fifth anniversary of sobriety by sharing clips of her crying amid her battle with addiction.

Jackson celebrated her fifth anniversary of sobriety by sharing clips of her crying amid her battle with addiction.

However, just two months later, Jackson reportedly entered rehab for his emotional health.

In January 2019, a year before Jackson decided to get sober, a source told Entertainment Tonight that the 20-year-old was taking some time to “reset” and “help with her wellness plan.”

“He decided he needed to take some time off to reset, realign and prioritize his physical and emotional health,” the source added.

Jackson later addressed reports that she had checked into rehab herself and assured fans that everything was fine.

“The media is exaggerating as always,” he wrote on social media at the time. ‘Yes, I’ve taken a break from work, social media and my phone because sometimes it can be too much and everyone deserves a break, but I’m happy, healthy and feeling better than ever!’

Since getting sober, Jackson has often spoken openly about her new lifestyle and shared how she intends to stay happy and healthy.

“When I look in the mirror, I no longer hate what I see,” she said in SPIN magazine’s August 2022 cover story. “I try to treat myself kindly.”

“I have some bad days where I’m not as kind to myself as I’d like to be,” Jackson explained. “I don’t do anything perfect, but I try to make progress every day.”

Most recently, Jackson looked happy and healthy attending Jas Mathur and Michael Braun's Golden Globes party on January 5 in Los Angeles.

Most recently, Jackson looked happy and healthy attending Jas Mathur and Michael Braun’s Golden Globes party on January 5 in Los Angeles.

Jackson poses with his brothers Prince Jackson, 27, and Bigi 'Blanket' Jackson, 22, at a performance of MJ: The Musical in London on March 27, 2024.

Jackson poses with his brothers Prince Jackson, 27, and Bigi ‘Blanket’ Jackson, 22, at a performance of MJ: The Musical in London on March 27, 2024.

The musician announced her engagement to Justin Long in a December Instagram post. The couple is believed to have started dating in 2022.

The musician announced her engagement to Justin Long in a December Instagram post. The couple is believed to have started dating in 2022.

The singer attributed her sober lifestyle to new hobbies and daily changes, such as rock climbing, going to therapy and not smoking as many cigarettes as before.

Jackson also announced his engagement to bandmate Justin Long in December, sharing a sweet snap of the proposal and a montage of their time together on Instagram. While she didn’t specify when or where Long, nicknamed Blue, popped the question, she was spotted wearing the ring in September. The couple is believed to have started dating in 2022.

“Happy birthday my sweet blue,” she wrote in a birthday tribute announcing their engagement. ‘Doing life with you these last few years has been an indescribable whirlwind and I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect to do it all with. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you. (sic)’

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