Paris Jackson reveals secret heroin addiction on five-year sober anniversary: ‘Thankful would be a poor euphemism’
NY Post
An attitude of gratitude.
Paris Jackson has revealed she is a recovering alcoholic and heroin addict and is five years sober.
The daughter of Michael Jackson, 26, shared the news in an unflinching Instagram post on Tuesday that detailed her struggles with addiction and underscored her gratitude for her sobriety.
Alongside a video showing the highs and lows of her sober journey, Jackson wrote, “hi, i’m pk and i’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict.”
“[T]oday marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol,” she continued. “[T]o say that i’m thankful would be a poor euphemism.”
“[G]ratitude 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. i get to feel heartbreak in all it’s glory. i get to grieve. i get to laugh. i get to dance. i get to trust.”
