Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato Shares Emotional Sobriety Milestone At Live Concert

Monday, March 19, 2018 - 08:55

Demi Lovato marked a very important milestone this past week: six years sobriety.

The 25-year-old pop star has always been transparent about her struggles with mental health and addiction, but she says she stands stronger today because of the support of her loyal fans.

At her Brooklyn concert over the weekend Demi got emotional on stage, saying, "Yesterday was a really big day for me. Six years ago, I was drinking vodka out of a Sprite bottle at nine in the morning, throwing up in the car and I just remember thinking, 'This is no longer cute. This is no longer fun. And I'm just like my dad.'"

She continued, "So I made changes in my life. The reason why I became so open about my story is because I know that there are people here tonight that need to ask for help and I want them to know that it's OK. Mental health is something that we all need to talk about and we need to take the stigma away from it. So let's raise the awareness. Let's let everybody know it's OK to have a mental illness and addiction problem. I'm bipolar, whatever. I take care of myself."

"I can never say thank you enough to you guys for the support that you've given me over the years," she said. "And you've forgiven me for my mistakes. So thank you for being a part of saving my life. I love you guys."

Then, when you thought it couldn't get any more emotional DJ Khaled and Kehlani came on stage to sing Demi 'Happy Birthday' to mark her sober milestone. Cue the tears:

DJ Khaled and Kehlani congratulating Demi Lovato for being 6 years sober at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY - March 16th #TMYLMTourBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/3MmNmrcQ9I

— Demi Lovato News (@justcatchmedemi) March 17, 2018

Congrats demi - so proud of you <3

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction please contact Lifeline's 24-hour hotline on 13 11 14.

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15 Celebs Who Wish They Weren't Famous

Adele

"I don't want to be a celebrity...I don't want to be in people's faces. I just want to make music."

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Kourtney Kardashian

"Sometimes I wish we weren't filming. I love being a mum and sometimes I just wish no one knew who I was."

2 of 15
Vanessa Hudgens

"Some people like the idea of fame, I don't like the idea of fame. I like being an actress. It's different."

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Katherine Heigl

"I had a moment where I don't know, I was thinking I'd maybe open a knitting store...live off the land...I had my moment where it all seemed so complicated and all I wanted to do was simplify."

4 of 15
Shailene Woodley

"The more money you make, the more free stuff you get. I think that's weird, and I'm not a huge fan of it."

5 of 15
Jennifer Lawrence

"I am not OK with fame...I am just a normal girl and a human being, and I haven't been in this long enough to feel like this is my new normal."

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Chris Evans

"I like doing normal things...The problem is, you're either worried you're going to be recognised or you're thankful you're not. It's always there. I miss that not being in my head."

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Shia LaBeouf

"The craft of acting for film is terribly exclusive and comes with the baggage of celebrity, which robs you of your individuality and separates you."

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Lauren Jauregui

"I'm frustrated by the fact that I have no control over my own life anymore, and it's a side effect of not being made for this whole fame thing."

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Demi Lovato

"It's difficult to be a celebrity and to have that many people hating on your pictures..."

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Justin Bieber

Has said he "doesn't wish this upon anyone," regarding being famous

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Robert Pattinson

"There are ways to disappear, like, fairly easily. I just involves effort, and most people can't be bothered to put the effort in."

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Chris Pratt

"I don't wanna raise Jack here. I just want Jack to be able to be like, 'See ya buddy.' Go outside. Come back later. And also, I like the country and clean air and things just slowed down."

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Kylie Jenner

"I know I don't want to be famous forever. There's gonna be a time where I feel comfortable, I'm at a good place in my life, and I just stop."

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Sia

"If anyone besides famous people knew what it was like to be a famous person, they would never want to be famous."

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