In a new Instagram post, Jessica Simpson responds to hate and reflects on five years of sobriety. The video features Simpson singing along to one her songs and includes a long caption encouraging those going through difficult times.
Simpson Seemingly Responds To Fans’ Concerns Over Recent Video
Earlier this week, Simpson’s fans expressed concern over Pottery Barn advertisement featuring the actress. Many pointed out Simpson’s weight and slurred speech, commenting worries about her mental health.
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Simpson used social media to respond to the criticism. “I needed to be in my studio today because this is where I ground myself and heal,”She wrote the following video in which she sings along to her 2020 track “Party of One.”
“The most important thing I have learned through the last 5yrs without alcohol being a guard for escapism, is that I CAN and ALWAYS WILL get through it,”She went on. “I am capable of pretty much anything I care enough about to put my mind to. I am present. I am deeply inspired. I am determined. I am honest. I care about other people. After grounding myself just now with my voice and the lyrics across my heart, I feel compassion for the opinionated hate that some people can so effortlessly just blurt out with such intensity on social media or in the media in general.”
Simpson: ‘Nothin’ And Nobody Will Rob Me Of My Joy’
Simpson encouraged his followers to pursue their dreams. “to be, look, do, and feel better,”These feelings are normal for everyone, writes the actress. The actress explained how music helps her deal with these feelings.
“I know what works for me and that is to let go and simply sing while looking directly inside the mirror, straight in my eyes to really see and understand myself. I can connect with my heartbeat. I am stable and strong. I am home,” Simpson explained.
She continued, “A little advice…live inside your dreams and move through them. Don’t give up on yourself because someone else did. Stay true to YOU. It has worked for me in this chaotic life thus far. Nothin’ and nobody will rob me of my joy. Ya might come close but it is mine to own. Yours should be too.”
Simpson’s fans and friends cheered her on in the comments, praising her for her openness about her struggles. The internet can be quick to judge others, and Simpson’s video is a reminder to “stay true to you.”