Why Demi Lovato is Finally Embracing Her True Self
When the 28‑year‑old pop star recently opened up in Glamour, she probably didn’t expect the conversation to turn into a full confession of self‑acceptance. And you know? It did. Mimi‑Tion hits, heartbreak, and the tough decision to step away from love as it’s traditionally shaped—those are all part of this new chapter.
From “I Like This A Lot More” to “I’ve Been Saying ‘Yes’ to My Own Story”
Demi told the issue that after hooking up with a woman she felt a spiritual boost that knocked the socks off her previous experiences.
- “When I was with a guy, it always felt… off. I’d have that visceral urge to stop it in its tracks.”
- “I didn’t care about the person either; it was about the dynamics of gender and intimacy.”
- “I realized that my heart is pulling me towards friendship, not romance, with those of the opposite sex.”
Breaking Out of the ‘Happily’ Timeline
Admittedly, the infamous engagement to fellow actor Max Ehrich closed in September. The public, however, saw Demi as happy, happily‑engaged — suddenly, that narrative cracked.
“When I age, I see myself as queer. The engagement was a big sign – that I’m not sending the manga version of my life into someone else’s hands.”
She described her release from the relationship as a healing sigh, like lowering the curtain that had been blocking her authentic script.
Keeping Her Future Flexible
Demi revealed she’s not rushing to label everything with a headline. She knows the core of her identity and is patiently waiting for the right moment to put it into the spotlight.
- “I’m infusing healing with education.”
- “I’ll let myself do so when the timeline aligns.”
The Reality of “Sorta‑Sober” Life
Despite a 2018 overdose that landed her in rehab, Demi admits she’s not a straight‑up veteran of sobriety.
She says the most helpful lesson was learning to balance:
- Living legally on the sidelines of the law (i.e. alcohol, marijuana on her own terms).
- Keeping the hard discipline that could ruin her life if she slips on certain drugs.
“I was told I deserved this renegade choice. So I took it.”
In Short …
Demi Lovato is taking her sexuality and her life in hands that suit her: not a headline, just a very personal playlist. She’s not sweating the whirlpool of headlines, and she’s still nursing the bouts of drifting through rehab. The big thing? She’s been affirmed, at last, that the only solution that truly fits her story involves the process of ever‑learning and, most importantly, fiercely loving herself at whatever pace.
