Demi Lovatois looking forward to 2019, and plans to embrace every day.
Five months after herdrug overdose, the“Confident”singer, 26, shared a special New Year’s Eve message with fans on Monday.
“So grateful for the lessons I’ve learned this year,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. “I will never take another day in life for granted, even the bad ones.”
“Thankful for my fans, friends, family and everyone who supported me through this year,” Lovato added. “God bless.”
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On July 24, Lovato was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. for 12 days following anoverdoseat her Hollywood Hills home, which iscurrently on the marketfor$8.995 million. She remained in the hospital for nearly two weeks before being released toseek in-patient treatment.
The Disney Channel alum firstbroke her silenceon social media Aug. 5 when she shared an update on her health following her hospitalization. (The post has since been deleted.)
“To my fans, I am forever grateful for all of your love and support throughout this past week and beyond. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time,” Lovato said.
Lovato concluded, “I now need time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery. The love you have all shown me will never be forgotten and I look forward to the day where I can say I came out on the other side. I will keep fighting.”
After Lovato left rehab in November, a source told PEOPLE that the singer remained focused on recovering from her overdose.
“Demi seems to be doing well. She looks really good and is in a great mood. She also seems happy about being out and about, but her focus is definitely still her recovery,” the insider noted. “She attends meetings and receives treatment. Her number one priority seems to be her health.”
Earlier this month, Lovato herself opened up about her health again, telling her fans on Twitter,“I am sober and grateful to be alive and taking care of ME.”
“Someday I’ll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today.. but…I still need space and time to heal,” she noted. “All my fans need to know is I’m working hard on myself, I’m happy and clean and I’m SO grateful for their support. … I’m so blessed I get to take this time to be with family, relax, work on my mind, body and soul and come back when I’m ready.”
Finally, Lovato wrapped up her series of tweets with an appreciative message to her Lovatics. “I’m so blessed I get to take this time to be with family, relax, work on my mind, body and soul and come back when I’m ready. I have my fans to thank for that. I’m so grateful, truly. I love you guys so f—ing much thank you.”
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Last week, Lovato gave fans a look at her cozy Christmas celebration on Instagram Stories, which included time with her family including sistersDallas,Madison, and mom Dianna De La Garza.
For her first snapshot of the holiday, Lovato offered a peek at her glitteringChristmas treetowering over a shiny collection of gifts. “Merry Christmas guys!!!” she wrote. “I love you all!!”
source: people.com
