Demi Lovato is a guest writer for Seventeen Magazine, and her new post is up online. Check it out below:
“As many of you know, last year at this time, I was in treatment.
I spent Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve away from my home
and family which is why I am so excited to be with them this year.
Thinking about how far I have come in a year makes me so thankful. I
could not have done this without God and the amazing support from my
family. They have stuck by me through everything and love me just the
way that I am. That is a wonderful feeling to know that people accept
the real you. Honestly, I am thankful for my life path, including the
highs and the lows, because it has caused my true self to shine through.
Going to treatment was a gift and I believe it saved my life. I learned
how to be strong and healthy even through struggles. It also helped me
open up about my issues and share them with others. Knowing that my
family, friends and fans accept me for who I am is the greatest feeling
ever!
What a difference a year makes – I cannot believe I’m out on tour
again! I just got done with my first show in Detroit. What an amazing
crowd! Sometimes I cannot believe how lucky I am to be on the road and
doing what I love every night. I am even going to perform in my
hometown, Dallas, over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am so excited to
spend Thanksgiving with my family in Texas. They are so much fun! Every
Thanksgiving my entire family (about 50 people) gather around and eat
tons of food and talk for hours. Since I do not get to visit Dallas as
much as I would like, I really appreciate my time there with everyone.
I am so thankful that I am healthy and happy this year. I no longer
take things for granted, like my family, friends, fans and career. Each
day is special to me and I take each day one day at a time.
Sometimes people get busy and forget to enjoy the moment – but I know
I will not do that this holiday season. I have worked very hard to get
to the place I am today and I am going to enjoy every minute of it! I
wish all of you a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Stay Strong!”
