By Michaela Gordoni
Paris Jackson says drugs “ruined” her life.
“I have a really loud whistle when I breathe through my nose,” she explained in a social media video exposing her damaged nose. “And that is because I have what is called a perforated septum.”
“That is from what you think it’s from,” the actress and model said, adding, “Don’t do drugs, kids.”
She said she doesn’t recommend taking drugs and that they ruined her life.
Jackson said she didn’t want to get plastic surgery to fix it, as she is six years sober and “you have to take pills when you have a surgery that gnarly.”
She explained she could put a spaghetti noodle through the hole in her septum, which she’s had for seven years. It gives her difficulty when she has to record her voice.
On Oct. 11, she spoke about her sobriety at the 35th annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles.
“I didn’t just get my life back. I got a better one,” she said of getting sober. “I say it’s funny, I feel like getting sober was kind of like getting into a car accident because everything I shoved in the back seat moved forward on impact and today I’m learning to navigate life on life’s terms.”
She said she’s “really grateful to be a part of a movement that aligns so much with my higher purpose and the essence of my daily reprieve. Getting someone to develop conscious contact has easily been the greatest action I’ve ever taken and I pray that I can continue to help others.”
Friendly House is a rehab house for women. Jackson received a Shining Star Award for her work with the organization.
She says the work she does is “one on one,” done quietly. “My life simply depend on it…It is also part of my spiritual foundation,” she said.
In January, she shared that her life is much fuller after finding sobriety.
“hi, i’m pk and i’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict,” she began in an Instagram post. “Today marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol. to say that i’m thankful would be a poor euphemism.”
“Gratitude 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. i’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether i’m sober or not, but today i get to show up for it,” she said.
Jackson’s experience is a warning and lesson to others — you’re happier and healthier when you don’t give your life to drugs.
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