Late singer Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, has opened up about her struggle with substance abuse, revealing that alcohol brought out her ugly side. The 26-year-old model and actress spoke candidly on the podcast “Trying Not to Die,” hosted by Jack Osbourne, reflecting on how alcohol and drugs altered her behavior and sense of self.
A Journey of Rediscovery
Paris said her journey to sobriety was about rediscovering her identity rather than simply quitting substances. She explained that she was raised to be a kind and grounded person, but alcohol would change her personality, making her act in ways she later found difficult to recognize. During periods of addiction, she felt she became “morally ugly,” and she now sees similar emotional patterns in other people struggling with substance dependence.
Multiple Treatments and Turning Point
Paris revealed she went through multiple rounds of treatment for drug and alcohol use before eventually reaching a point where recovery began to take hold. She emphasized that sobriety has allowed her to better understand herself and break away from destructive cycles she had experienced earlier in life. She is now celebrating six years of sobriety, marking what she described as a major turning point in her personal and emotional wellbeing.
Paris Jackson continues to advocate for mental health awareness and addiction recovery, using her platform to inspire others facing similar challenges.
