How Demi Lovato Found 'Peace' With Fiancé Years After Overdose
After navigating a public journey through addiction and recovery, Demi Lovato emphasized that her relationships are what keep her grounded.
Demi Lovato is getting real about what truly matters to her these days.
After navigating a public journey through stardom, addiction, and recovery, Demi, who uses she/they pronouns, emphasized that her relationships are what keep her grounded, revealing how much she values the support system around her.
This comes years after Demi Lovato suffered a near-fatal overdose in 2018.
Demi Lovato Talks About Her Support System
The 32-year-old Disney Channel alum sat down with People Magazine ahead of the release of her new documentary "Child Star," where she shared that the most important thing in her life right now isn’t fame or fortune—it’s the people who stand by her through it all.
"What makes me happy and brings me peace now are the relationships in my life. I'm an introvert, but I do love to co-regulate with people that are really important to me," Demi said. "First and foremost, my fiancé, but my best friends, my family, my dogs."
She added, "I value and I cherish love so much in my life. It means more to me than anything because that's really truly what life is about: love."
Demi Lovato Talks About Her Relationship With Her Fiancé
One of those relationships that she looks to for support is with her fiancé, Canadian songwriter Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes.
"I try to spend as much time with the people that are important to me as I can because careers and experiences, those are fleeting, but relationships and family and friends, those relationships are here to stay," Demi added. "It's all about connection and spending time with loved ones."
Her engagement with Jutes came five years after she overdosed and nearly died.
Demi Lovato Overdoses In 2018
In July 2018, Demi's life took a dramatic turn when she suffered a near-fatal overdose at her Hollywood Hills home. After battling public struggles with addiction and mental health, the pop sensation was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital.
The overdose sent shockwaves through her fanbase and the media, propelling Demi into the spotlight as she faced the aftermath of her health crisis. She spent several days in the hospital before checking into rehab, taking a much-needed break from the limelight to focus on her recovery.
Demi has since been candid about her battles, using her experience to shed light on addiction and mental health. Her journey has become a powerful narrative of resilience and advocacy, as she continues to share her story and inspire others facing similar struggles.
Opening Up About Her Addiction To Cocaine
Demi has been remarkably open about her struggles with addiction, often sharing candid details about her journey. In a 2013 interview with The Huffington Post, she reflected on her early struggles with substance abuse and the moment she realized she needed help.
The 32-year-old admitted that, at one point, she was using drugs daily, hiding her addiction from even those closest to her. She described her behavior as reckless and dangerous, driven by deep emotional pain and a need to escape her reality.
“I couldn’t go 30 minutes to an hour without cocaine, and I would bring it on airplanes,” they said. “I would smuggle it basically and just wait until everyone in first class would go to sleep, and I would do it right there.”
It wasn’t until a moment of clarity during her 2010 rehab stay that she realized the extent of her problem and committed to getting clean. Demi emphasized how difficult it was to stay sober and maintain her recovery, even after entering treatment.
Demi Lovato's Lifelong Battle With Drugs And Alcohol
Her battle with substance abuse began at a young age, intertwined with issues of mental health, including depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder.
Demi first entered rehab in 2010, where she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and received treatment for addiction and self-harm. Despite her recovery efforts, she faced a series of relapses over the years.
In the years following her near-fatal overdose, the former Disney Channel star has been candid about the pressures of fame, her struggles with addiction, and the ongoing process of healing. She has shared her story in documentaries like "Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil" and the upcoming Hulu project, "Child Star," hoping to inspire others facing similar challenges.
Today, she advocates for mental health awareness, recovery, and self-acceptance.
