Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris marks six years sober with emotional Instagram message

Paris Jackson made an emotional post about her six years of sobriety. Photo / Getty Images

Paris Jackson is celebrating six years sober, sharing an emotional message with fans on social media.

The daughter of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, has been open about her past heroin and alcohol addiction, and took to Instagram this week to show support for fans on the same path, E! News reported.

“Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect,” she wrote in the Instagram Reel caption.

“A few years in, it all got very hard for what felt like an eternity.

“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, 27, had previously used social media to share about her journey with mental health, complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

“If you’ve got this s*** of anything of the sort, you’re not alone,” she said.

“Hang in there and if no one’s told you they love you today, I love you.”

Fans expressed their pride and appreciation in the comment section.

“You are so strong and admirable, Paris! Congratulations on being such a warrior, you’re a giant girl!” one wrote.

Another commenter commended Jackson’s bravery, saying she does not “realise how much you help others when you share such vulnerability”.

“You were born into something totally out of your control ... but you’re still here with us despite the trauma,” they continued.

The singer and model commemorated her sobriety milestone in a similarly candid post last year.

“Today marks five years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol,” she wrote.

“To say that I’m thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface. It’s because I’m sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat.”

Jackson was awarded the Shining Star Award at the Friendly House Awards last October for her dedicated support for the Los Angeles-based charity which offers support for woman battling drug and alcohol addiction, according to People.

“I’m really grateful to be a part of a movement that aligns so much with my higher purpose and the essence of my daily reprieve,” she said in her acceptance speech.

She said her involvement with Friendly House was “easily the greatest action I’ve ever taken and I pray that I can continue to help others”.

“I didn’t just get my life back. I got a better one,” she said.

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