Singer Demi Lovato is reminding us that even heroes have bad days too!
The “Stone Cold” hitmaker has been an open book throughout her mental health struggles and sobriety journey. Not only has she been sharing her experiences, but she also supports others going through similar challenges.
The singer candidly showed a not-so-bright side of her life in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month.
Demi Lovato Bares Mental Health Struggles In The Realest Photo
The Grammy nominee revealed to her 153 million followers on Instagram a vulnerable moment of her life while sharing advice. The photo she posted showed her dressed casually in a black sweater as she lay on her bed.
With her hands propped under her chin, the up-close snap captured the singer’s makeup-free face. However, what was evident in the picture were the traces of tears in her eyes, smudging the mascara on her face.
In the snap’s caption, Lovato candidly told her fans that the moment wasn’t her best. She wrote, “Not every day is good, and that’s okay. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth.”
While the singer-songwriter has undoubtedly had her fair share of sick days, she makes sure to make the most of her happy days. And part of it includes creating a new album, which she spoke about last month.
Speaking on her ninth album, the “Warrior” singer expressed her peaceful feelings and hinted that her state of mind might reflect in her music body. She said, “I am in a perfect place. I’m so happy. I don’t know what I will write about on my next album. It is an excellent feeling, but I don’t know what I will do.”
Without restrictions, the award-winning singer told fans that heavy-themed romance songs might be included in the future project. She said, “A bunch of sappy love songs — for sure.”
Further, into the interview, the “Glee” actress talked about the specifics of her previous “Holy Fvck” album, noting that she was returning to her base with it. She explained, “I wanted to go back to my roots; whether you’re going through a depression or having fun with your friends, this music has so many emotions. I think that this generation is hungry for it.”
Before the interview ended, the “Barney & Friends” child actor highlighted the appealing aspects of the music genre instead of its famed dark sound and theme.
Lovato explained that emo music was filled with a variety of emotions. “Whether it was angst, falling in love, or sadness, I always made music to inspire others while also doing what I love.”
The ’Heart Attack’ Singer Has A New Documentary Coming Up
As part of being more candid about navigating mental health struggles, the “Camp Rock” actress has an upcoming directorial debut with a new documentary that tells the stories of child stars and how they faced the spotlight.
Lovato announced the forthcoming show on her Instagram. The post was a screenshot of a news outlet headline, “Demi Lovato Making Directorial Debut With ‘Child Star’ Documentary at Hulu.”
Accompanying the post was a caption where Lovato noted her anticipation towards the project. She wrote, “So excited for this!! Can’t wait to share some powerful stories.”
The future work will “deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars.” Other stars, whose names have not yet been revealed, would feature on the show alongside Lovato.
All the stars featured would document their telltale “rise to fame, fortune, and power affects their future.” Each star would recount their experience growing up in the spotlight through personal conversations led by the “Heart Attack” singer using recordings and archival materials.
Lovato also disclosed how important and fitting the project was for her. She stated that the production was perfect for her debut as it was “close to home” and “sheds light on important messages about growing up in the public eye.”
She additionally pointed out that the production would show viewers how the child stars learned to protect their boundaries and become advocates of their destinies.” The 30-year-old elaborated, ”I’m humbled to be able to learn from the individuals who have lived the unique experience of child stardom and share their stories in our film.”