Paris Jackson reveals secret heroin addiction on five-year sober anniversary: ‘Thankful would be a poor euphemism’

nypost.com:

The daughter of Michael Jackson, 26, shared the news in an unflinching Instagram post on Tuesday that detailed her struggles with addiction and underscored her gratitude for her sobriety.

Alongside a video showing the highs and lows of her sober journey, Jackson wrote, “hi, i’m pk and i’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict.”“[T]oday marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol,” she continued. “[T]o say that i’m thankful would be a poor euphemism.” “[G]ratitude hardly scratches the surface.

it’s because i’m sober that i get to smile today. i get to make music. i get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat.

i get to feel heartbreak in all it’s glory. i get to grieve. i get to laugh. i get to dance. i get to trust.”“[I] feel the sun on my skin and it’s warm,” the star added. “[I]’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether i’m sober or not, but today i get to show up for it.”Introducing the clip, she said, “here’s a little snapshot of what has been possible because of my sobriety, and my god i can’t believe i almost missed it all.”At the beginning of the video, Jackson is seen imbibing copious amounts of alcohol, smoking, partying and crying.