Paris Jackson is sharing her sobriety journey.
The daughter of the late Michael Jackson was in attendance at the 35th annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles. Friendly House is a rehabilitation program for women healing from trauma. It also supports those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction.
“Most of the service work I do is one-on-one. I don’t typically make a spectacle of it because my life simply depends on it. Because it is also part of my spiritual foundation,” she shared during her speech. “ 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. Getting someone to develop conscious contact has easily been 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 and I got a better one,” she continued. “I say it’s funny, I feel like getting sober was kind of like getting into a car accident. Because everything I shoved in the back seat moved forward on impact and today I’m learning to navigate life on life’s terms.”
“And along with those things that flew forward, I support any and all programs and foundations and organizations that work towards helping other women do the same,” she said. “So thank you guys for having me. Thank you for this moment, and thank you all for what you are doing. Godspeed. We’re coming back.”
Jackson went on to describe how her life is so much better since becoming sober. Back in Januaray, she celebrated being “clean and sober” for five years with a post on Instagram,
“Hi, I’m pk and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict. Today marks 5 years clean & 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.”