“I’ve had a lot of lives - like my cat, I’m on my ninth life.”
Demi Lovato’s explosive documentary series comes to a close with revelations about their broken engagement, their return to the studio, and exploration of moderation sobriety as they attempt to let go of their past and moves ahead living their truth.
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Director: Michael D. Ratner
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0:00 Christine & Will Speak
2:40 Quarantine & Boys
5:10 Ending Relationships
8:21 Being Queer Rocks
9:41 Not Fully Clean
13:02 Food
16:08 How To Reach Out
19:53 Back In The Studio
22:54 Dancing With The Devil
The fact that legends like Christina Aguilera, Elton John and Will Ferrell took a part in Demi's docuseries.
@rrd Ghg anyways
@rrd Ghg tell that to them
@rrd Ghg says a skinny jeans wearing douche lol 🤣
Not the series..but Her Life😊
Watched this entire series & cried multiple times, Demi has always been a role model to me since I was a kid & always managed to pull me through with her music❤️ your story pulled on my heart strings & spoke to me in so many ways, you are forever a legend❤️ & my hero💖 please don’t ever stop doing what you’re doing, you’re incredible & can’t wait for my future kids to love & admire you as much as I do🙏🏼💚 you are truly an inspiration, I love you Demi, keep being you, you are a true warrior😈🙏🏼😍
I just love how Elton John held nothing back and straight up said "uh Moderation doesn't work, sorry!".
he's just being real
It's the truth
I think for weed, it can
Is the truth, he being real.
It can and can’t work for some people just my opinion.
I hope some of the Yes-men are replaced by people like Elton who are willing to be real with her
Elton ain't on her payroll. That's the problem with these rich folks. Too many "yes men"
Agreed!!! People rather stay comfortable and secure at the expense of others feelings and actions that could be life-threatening
Dancing With The Devil Instrumental on my channel 😌
Elton is exactly the authority to heed when it comes to sobriety. He knows all too well what he’s talking about. No half-measures. Give it up now or start planning your funeral.
Personally, I think Sir Elton is the only “completely” honest person in this whole documentary.
All of the other people are only their yes mans
Elton John is literally one of the best people ever.
Elton joined many drug rehabilation centres to get himself clean, has she done that???
One hundred percent.
@@aldarizzo4801 yes she has
This poor girl was literally hungry - for like 10+ years - she’s finally feeding her heart, soul and body at long last. The watermelon cake bit shatters me
Who told you she was hungry?
Please buy and stream her album if you can so she can debut at #1, she deserves this so much! ❤️
the watermelon cake... her assistants being forced to restrict their food... very sad & stifling. I hope she never has people around her who exacerbate her ED like that again...
I was actually amazed with that one. I never knew there was even such a thing as a watermelon cake. I once saw a wedding cake which was made out of candy, such that it looked like the same texture of circus peanuts, and was pink in color. Whoever was in charge had a vivid imagination, but I don't know if I would want that at my wedding. I never asked about it.
Me too, the watermelon cakes are just ridiculous who thinks of that?!
I love how Elton just flat out said “moderation doesn’t work. Sorry!” Love him. Lol
👏🏻
He speaks truth!! It don’t work.. hopefully she stays clear of the alcohol and weed!
@@Kari0331 I don’t think you can say it doesn’t work at all when it has worked for a lot of people...
@@paigepopple8735 fact, each body adapts to a diferente type of way
Exactly and he is correct
She still looks so so so lost. My best friend passed away from a heroin addiction in 2017...so my heart goes out to her and her family and friends. But this whole moderation thing is worrisome. I hope she heals and finds happiness.
if you love her, continue to be by her side to love and support as always She's going through a hard life and everything will be fine
so sorry about your friend 😕
@@yuvali999 they
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My friend passed away from heroin overdose when he was 20. It was devastating for our entire friend group and all involved. I'm sorry for your lose. And I really hope Demi has the support they need.
When her “friends” said they were happy about her engagement I knew there was a problem. Someone who just OD should NOT be getting engaged to someone they literally just met. So many rash decisions
To be fair, she OD'd in 2018 and got engaged in 2020. In theory there were some positive changes in between.
Omg finally someone said it🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
*their
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It was 2 years later. She overdosed in 2018 and got engaged in 2020
I liked Elton being honest about what he thought on moderation. I hope that is not the case with Demi, but his honesty was refreshing.
Elton's read the book baught The teshirt drank the drink taken the drugs a real voice of experience he's seen it all experienced it all done it all
And I mean, he knows.
okayu
She has the same expression in her face like in Simply Complicated, but now she admid it.
@@angievargas16 yes that's why im kinda worried
"Isolation is the worst thing you can do. Ask for help. Asking for help was so hard for me because I thought I could do everything myself" - Elton John
That last part resonated with me, I haven't dealt with addiction but suffer from depression and it's 100% been my thought process that I could sort it out myself. It's definitely a process but it really opens the door when you make that first step to finally outsource some help!
@@RhianeHacker same
how did you watch this episode? it says i have to pay but there is no purchase button. how did you watch this episode?
@@alinaarachnaphobic I think, you may have clicked any ad or so, cuz the episode if free to watch. I would try again
@@RhianeHacker Absolutely. I was exactly the same and for the longest time, I’d assumed not seeking help was because naturally I’m extremely stubborn. But then I was told by my therapist once that depression can in-of-itself become an addiction; you can become addicted to the sadness, the pain, because it’s the only thing that’s constant in our lives, that feels familiar and ‘safe’ - which is why so many of us struggle to seek help, despite the dire need to be free of it.
I wish her assistant would’ve received Thanks on camera, if it wasn’t for her this would not be possible.
Her choreographer and the assistant deserve more than her reaction.
Absolutely that girl saved her life! She deserves to be recognized for that big time.
Elton John kept it real. She has waaaaaay too many enablers
This the first time I ever seen Will Ferrell so serious not goofing off
Thank you. I thought the same 🤭
I was very surprised to see him like that. So insightful, too.
He was pretty tame in “Stranger Than Fiction”. The plot sounds weird, not gonna lie, but when you watch the movie, something about it pulls you in. It’s a great movie, funny, dramatic, somewhat dark yet lighthearted at the same time.
yesss! I usually dislike his characters but as himself he's quite elegant.
Same. I'm usually waiting for the punchline
I wish the documentary would have given her assistant a little more time to talk about how much she was affected by the whole overdose.
absolutely agree and was thinking the same thing. was actually very telling of demi imo that the didnt...
@@carolineohandley8930 Maybe the assistant didn't want to? Demi is being so open about everything so I can't imagine why she wouldn't be about that
@@TatiBear i was thinking the same thing. she may just not be ready to open up fully about it!
That must have been traumatizing.
I don’t think she wanted any attention in the first place
Elton John is the only one that makes sense. Everyone else including Demi are deluding themselves. And he said it in one sentence. Comments about the others in her life being yes men are so true.
Exactly. It seems to me they have so many yes men around them. Not healthy.
Completely. It’s scary.
happy to see after googling an update on her that she is no longer “california sober” but “sober sober”
Whats your sources? I wanna look into it
@@claudiairrgang4755 she posted about it herself back then, something like her not supporting her California Sober ways anymore but sticking to completely sober now again ❤
@@LisaJR1995 I hope it goes well for her and she can stick to it. I can't drink because of my epilepsy medication and it's pretty tough not being able to. People can be really pushy and have little regard as to why someone is staying sober. I did not struggle with addiction, but I did suffer an alcohol poisoning on my 20th birthday and it completely changed my relationship to it. Hey, I lost lots of weight, saved so much money, but most of all, I haven't been hungover in years which is just the best thing ever.
I think though cannabis can play a healing part in someone's recovery, it's not for everyone and drinking at all was probably not the best idea. I'm glad they changed their mind on it.
Elton is so wonderful. Whether its made public or not he reaches out to SO many young artists, especially those who struggle with substance abuse. I love that he doesn't agree with moderation but he still loves and supports Demi and he will stand by her no matter what.
Yes. Elton John is awesome. Like Demi, he is another artist I look up to. At concerts he too connects with the audience. That is not something that each and every artist does.
He is the moment!!!
i never cared for him but last month i saw his movie Rocketman...and damnnnn 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what a musican and story
I love him so much
@@AndyCastless Yep! Elton John rocks.
“The hardest part of the break up was mourning the person I thought he was” I felt that I bet so many other people relate to that too
I am going through the samething. That is what I miss the most about her. It is soooooo hard.
Please buy and stream her album if you can so she can debut at #1, she deserves this so much! ❤️
And then realizing that person doesn't really want you in their life 😔
I felt that deeply too. It definitely sucks 😔
oh yea
I love that Sir Elton John took part of this documentary. Totally straightfoward. Demi is so crazy talented. I wish her all the happiness in the world she deserves it. 🙂
I’ve been sober in recovery for over 3 years. This last episode is sad. One, I feel like everyone is holding back in these interviews. It doesn’t feel genuine. Demi’s been known in the past to be “it my way or the highway” so I feel like it’s that way with her “treatment team” too They’re afraid to truly say everything. There’s more to be said. Addicts are the best liars you will ever meet. We can lie straight to your face without even the slightest twitch. We can also manipulate our friends and family into believing anything we want. We can make people feel bad for us. I did it to my family for years. You can see it in the video. I would like to hope and believe this moderation thing will work out for her. But I’m not niave. Especially after her whole erratic behavior with the froyo thing. I’d like to be proven wrong on this one. We’ll just have to wait and see
Sadly I agree with you - what she says in this doesn't tie in with her actions re the Froyo situation.
Couldn't say it any better 💯
It’s been 2 years since she started moderation so it does work and has been working since June 2019. She said it works for her
@@mikemoffett6499 um wrong. People behind the scenes already know the real deal. It's so funny when people defend or say something they know nothing about. It's beyond moderation now. But keep thinking what you want doesn't change the truth.
@@bwoww_163 well the time has shown it works for her. She still says she’s not on hard drugs and that it’s been a year since these scenes were filmed also so it works for her
Sir Elton pulling no punches when it comes to moderation. Nobody knows better than him. I salute his honesty.
I think he's sharing his truth about what works for him. Recovery isn't one size fits all. It's a process and we're all different. Harm reduction is real and important.
I have never been in addiction so I say this as a family member of someone that has. I feel her using alcohol is likely a bad idea. Cannabis I don't see as a bad thing for her though. It's not physically addictive and many recovering addicts use it for pain. That would otherwise normally be treated with medications that can be physically addictive. Having a medical card removes the risk of talking to a dealer.
I would not be surprised if she has physical pain from her OD and all her trauma.
@@jessi_bear I'm sorry for what you went through with your family member. Addiction isn't easy on anyone involved, the person going through it and the people who love and care for them.
@@lc1371 Usually harm reduction refers to using drugs as safely as possible? I didn’t think it had anything to do with recovery.
Honestly I feel Elton John had the truest and best things to say in this episode.
Agreed!!
So true. I think she is surrounded by people who love her, butin the end won't tell her what she needs to know. She needs someone around her who is honest and will tell her as it is like Elton John
@@kateskye and a near death overdose experience!
Yo can Elton John give me life advice
Totally.. He is the type of person that can be honest whether you like it or not by taking from his experiences
What blows my mind is her comment about still trying to convince herself that it’s ok for her to do any of these things in “moderation” when the very beginning of her song dancing with the devil starts out with her saying the same thing “it’s just a little red wine.. it won’t hurt me.. I deserve it” etc showing that obviously her fooling herself in the past about moderation didn’t work out and yet she’s still trying to justify it now.. I pray that she really does finally see through her BS enough to stop completely
Girl yes why aren’t her fans saying this?!
Like she said about her SA, she did it again because she wanted control. Same thing here I assume. And I’m saying since it didn’t work out with the SA, it’s not going to work with her addiction.
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@@vyronix5698 shut up
Those people are NOT her friends..... they're her YES men.
Facts
*handlers*
Her parents Too
I agree
You nailed it Kenzie, everyone around Demi including family are walking on eggshells. They are all scared to say anything that might upset Demi and it's not normal.
Love how Elton John was literally: No moderation sobriety doesn’t work 😂 no f*cks given
I loved that moment too. It's his opinion and he has no shame in saying what he believes even If people think otherwise. Also I agree with him.
I'm so glad he said that
Considering he’s been there and done ALLLLLL of that, I would take his opinion on it over anyone else’s too ❤️
It really doesn’t tbh...
I hope for her sake that it does work, but Elton is basically the expert on this subject so I kind of trust his opinion.
“what i eat is my decision, what i don’t eat is my decision, what i do is my decision” such a deep message after learning about her ED
As someone with an eating disorder, these words about it being “my decision” is in a way true, but also are incredibly disordered and toxic as well in a way.....
Hard to hear her say these things as someone with an ED, coming from someone with an ED
@@gracemanier1362 definitely, she is so strong to share that message
“My decision”=control. So sad. From someone who has struggled, clearly still a daily struggle.
She just released a song talking about how trying to do it in moderation is dancing with the devil and now she’s saying it’s okaayyy?! GIRL WHAT
i do think however that part of that was to do with their former management which we can see in clear-light controlled them & how they didnt care for her. Maybe moderation will work for them>\?
Christina Aguilera's speaking voice is so beautiful.
So is her singing voice :)
@@fightersreflection Everybody know that already. 😊
obsessed
Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Xtina, Kelly Clarkson and Demi have great voices.
Whe she talks : Kitty cat When she sings:LIONESS 💥❤
Elton John was the only person who spoke honest facts here. She seems to be surrounded by yes people and enablers, which is honestly alarming.
Agree!
Agreed, but at the same time people around her can't really do much except trust her.
Plus, ppl with depression and addicts are usually the worst critics of themselves, thats why they become addict, i dont think she needs more critism.
Elton John has experienced addiction and this lifestyle he knows better than anyone she is surrounded by some people need enablers and some need blunt friends people that will tell them straight to their face their most honest opinion.
I think its quite dangerous. Even that thing "I just had to grow up it`s not bipolar." It`s really dangerous to think like that. Because that kind of excuses I heard a lot of my bipolar friends (I`m bipolar too) when they throw they pills away. My gut tells me there will be another od within 5 to 10 years.
Ive never seen a more disordered, chaotic tale in "favor" of recovery in my life. I think we will be here again and soon sadly. At the same time, I wish Demi the best. I just still see A LOT of red flags though. I hope there is solid wellness in the future.
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Yes I agree. I don’t think she’ll ever be able to get clean and stay clean. I can only imagine how hard being addicted to drugs can be but I just don’t think she wants it enough. Doesn’t feel like she’s trying.
@@stephen4681 if u look at when I made my comment originally it was before they took on more comfortable pronouns
is she still in drugs?
Wow me too. I’m like HOW ?!?! Everyone and everything and she herself is lost! I feel so sad for her! She doesn’t have smart people or intuitive people arpund her
I love Elton John and his honesty. I pray this "moderation" thing works out in her favor.
Elton John was the best guest on this episode, he says it straight up and unafraid! And he admires Demi too, that's amazing!
He’s at the point in his life that he doesn’t care not only is he successful he’s stared at death in the eyes so he will say whatever he feels he needs to
i love how he's just like, nope...moderation doesn't work. Sorry. Lol he tells it like it is.
@@allysonkathryn5014 Exactly! I love him!
@@TheCatWrangler Yesss, he was straight up honest! And I like that, there are too many fakes out there, especially in the industry.
JORDAN DOES NOT GET ENOUGH CREDIT FOR LITERALLY SAVING DEMI’S LIFE!!! If she had got to her 5-10 minutes later that would’ve been it..or if she didn’t find her at all..we wouldn’t be seeing this today and that really hits. Poor girl barely got mentioned or thanked from what I’ve seen. Hopefully it is different behind the scenes and she’s getting the praise she deserves 🙏🏻 also Demi is an amazingly strong soul, she has gone through a lot, and even though an ordinary person probably woukdnt have survived this and being a celebrity was in her favour, it was still an immense difficulty getting through it and I applaud her for that. Beautifully documented. Even more beautiful song:
watch the whole documentary. Theres a whole episode on how thankful demi is for Jordan.
@@macymiller8743 also they wrote texts for each other about how they changed each other's life on their insta stories after the first episode it was really sweet ❤
Now that you've identified this it's your obligation to make sure the world gives her more credit.
For crying out loud, we know!!! STFU already. I'm sure Demi has thanked her in person, not like any of you know her personally.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 Maybe you lack in reading comprehension, but the original comment stated "Hopefully it is different behind the scenes and she’s getting the praise she deserves" She didn't claim that she knew she never thanked her, she just hopes that that's the case. She didn't claim to say she knew her or anything of the sorts, there's no need to jump to the defense.
“ I wish I could get some relief from weed or something” .... if you still think of it as a cure to your problems you shouldn’t be doing it. Of course after a little relief you’ll want a big relief. She needs a therapist around a neutral person who calls her out on her addictive behavior. She was sober a year and dated and almost married a guy in 6 months saying he gives her a reason to like herself. You’re getting high off a relationship girl...
sadly not even pain makes her come to her senses
You do realize that dealing with pain and trauma is complex? And its a process. She is accepting sobriety is a process not a cut and dry thing
“Relief” followed by a substance seems scary. Relief should come from healthy coping skills like exercise, support system, therapy, sleep etc
Yes Becky H. You are spot on.
Yes!
i'm so glad that they've stopped california sobriety. moderation doesn't work for addicts, that's why they get addictions in the first place. wishing them all the best, they were my childhood idol
When did they said they stopped?
@@campanita17 on a ig story last year
I am very happy that Elton isnt sugar coating this unlike everyone ekse
Yup he knows how it really is. Hes been there and suceeded
Exactly! I don’t think moderation is the key. After a while, she’ll want more to get the same “high” feeling she gets with marijuana and alcohol.
Yup
@@genagordiano6114 not with the vivitrol shot
There is a reason sober is the key for addiction imo even though I've never done drugs and don't like drinking.. but I do agree it's a journey and I hope she finds what works for her..
The fact that she re-recorded her reaction to the break up like 'the video i did earlier was not honest' - THAT is growth. THAT is rewriting her behaviour. Super proud of her for being honest. As much as celebs do not owe anyone (the public) anything to be super open at all times, it must be really easy to lie to yourself when you lie to the outside world so much. By being honest with us I feel like it's given her the opportunity to be honest with herself. I really wish her nothing but the power to overcome the daily struggle. Every night she goes to sleep, she has beaten another day. Keep on winning, Demi.
Why record it to begin with? Isn't it something personal?
@@honeybunch5765 It was for the documentary. So that was going to be the original clip but she re-recorded what she was really feeling (since this time she wants to be 100% transparent, even with the setbacks)
YES YES YES
I think Demi needs a set of new friends. These two best friends she has are not self aware at all and just seem to miss all of the obvious red flags that would be apparent to anyone who isn’t on Demi’s payroll. Sad.
You know her friends better than her after watching a documentary, are you clairvoyant?! She’s known Matt for DECADES. You sound ignorant. Sad.
@@tarynolyvia just because she’s known these people for decades does not mean that they automatically can pick up on the signs. They missed the Mark the first few times. You have no idea what these people’s intentions are; knowing someone for a long time means nothing in Hollywood.
I'm not trying to bring them down at all but some of the way the friends interact with them seems to fake. So sycophantic.
Okay, yes, quality, not quantity. But these people know her better than you do. The only things we see are what she wants us to see. It isn’t our place to criticize the people who help her, and make her feel better. And with addiction, the people we are close to often miss things, because they want to see her better. It’s not the public’s place to condemn them
it annoys me how there is talk about moderation but then shortly after there is a clip of her in 2018 talking about the EXACT same thing just before her overdose. I understand the duality and hardships of control during eating disorders, especially considering ultimatums and how essential it is to avoid them (no food vs. too much food) in addition to how demi faces her drug addiction: trying to avoid the same black and white decisions she's made regarding her eating habits. I really do believe that every person works in a different way, and I sincerely hope she gets better, but it feels like history repeating, accompanied by misunderstandings in regards to the way she sees the world and faces addicition in general (as in, it feels like she's treating her drug addiction like her food addicition and it is NOT the same just because it is an addiction periodt, ykwim?)
The fact that they casually got Christina, will and Elton.
IKR
Exactly! This lol
Very humble and caring, them taking their time to do this for Demi.
The reason addicts are warned not to use moderation is because if they could moderate successfully, they wouldn’t be an addict in the first place. I wish her well, but I don’t see moderation working out.
Exactly!!
It’s been 2 years since she started moderation and it works for her
@@mikemoffett6499 well she stayed sobre 6years but relapsed anyway so doesn't mean anything
Dancing With The Devil Instrumental on my channel 😌
@@mikemoffett6499 She tried moderation in 2018 and she ended up overdosed in the ICU.
My sister prevailed time and time again,my sister had it “under control” since she was 16. She’s 41 now and I have her ashes to make a ring. Dec.16,2021.
I am sorry sorry for your loss. ❤️😞
I’m so sorry
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
Hey Brandy, I hope you're okay
Sending you a lot of strength and love🙏🏼❤️🥺
As a licensed social worker who works with people with mental health and substance use disorders, I am SO proud of you, Demi! Getting the vivitrol injection is SUCH a great, important step in your progress and journey. YOU should be so proud of you! Everything that you have overcome, and continue to persevere through, it's a breath of fresh air when my caseload is struggling so much. Congratulations on all you have accomplished!! Keep going!
When she said that she has a depression to a level that no one is going to understand. I cried because that's what I say about my anxiety.
I get you, I've been dealing with anxiety for a while and no one understands. Everyone says im exaggerating, why are you anxious about that? Is so dumb, dont be a cry baby everythings fine... etc. And it hurts couse its a horrible thing having anxiety and panic attacks 😞
I get you, I have anxiety too and I felt the same thing!
Me too, I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a while and no one understands, not even my family, :( it is very sad that they think I am exaggerating. It's so hard for me, it's a something that I just yet cannot control. I hug you from a distance, you are not alone.
I feel the same
me too. you are not alone. anxiety is a whole other devil
but do you see the warmth in Christina's eyes when she talks about Demi 🥺
Please buy and stream her album if you can so she can debut at #1, she deserves this so much! ❤️
You can really tell how much Christina love Demi.. it’s sooo incredibly cute!!
They are Best Friends
I agree with Elton, it’s scary this moderation thing. How do you know your limits?
I have been in these same conversations with the addicts in my life. This pandemic has kept her alive this long. However, the drugs will be back. She isn't ready.
Clairvoyants all over in this comment section! You must know her intimately!
@@tarynolyvia this is how polyaddiction functions buddy 😂
“We’re not all perfect, we’re human beings” -Elton John
this one!!!
Deep 🙄
Wise words 😂
My brother promised if I hit 2k subs this April he will buy me something to improve my videos. I really need that! Sorry for self promo, not a bot. (Replying to some comments to prove it.)
Her concept of sobriety scares me. The DWTD video broke my heart, she was on death’s bed. She’s come a long way but Demi can be very deceptive, she’s an addict. She knows how to make you think she’s fine. Elton is in recovery and he knows, you can’t drink recreationally as an addict. It’s a very slippery slope.
I’m in recovery too and I’ve tried. I wasted my entire 20’s basically. I think she’s fooling everyone and I’m a huge fan of Demi. I think she’s doing better with her ED but it’s only a matter of time until she goes back to the “duffle bag” substances. It may be a month from now or it may be a year from now. But it’ll happen, she’s an addict through and through. She’s who inspired me to get sober and I’m thankful for that but I worry about her.
Remember how she was high throughout the entire documentary “Staying Strong” about being sober? I know that was years ago, but if you’ve watched shows like Euphoria you’ll learn that addicts are very unreliable narrators.
preach Molly
Exactly.. I don't feel true in her words and I really care about her mental healthy, it's almost obvious that she's lying..again.
Addicts do this type of recovery and assuring that they’re fine to make sure they leave themselves enough wiggle room so if they decide to go back their friends and family won’t immediately realize. That and a mix of wishful thinking.
I still feel like she is showing us a facade
I am worried tbh
she is still recovering.
She definitely is. Remember her last documentary about how sober she was all the while she was high.
She doesn't know who she really is. Trauma and addiction lead to severe, chronic dissociation. It will be a long long journey to truly be who she is and show it without pain or anxiety hindering her.
@@alexmones2364 It’s not over. It will take years. But the hate theyre getting won’t help -_-
In PA marijuana is used for medical use in opiate addiction therapy, and as a former drug user I understand where she’s coming from. Not every addict is the same, what works for some might not work for another 🖤 Love you Demi and I’m proud of you 😘
Elton is saying the truth, moderation never or very very rarely works especially for people who have struggled with substances but maybe it will naturally become sobriety when she is not too fixated on having to be sober and having to be a role model.
That's statistically not true! Moderation therapy is a great and the best option for some people, let's stop the prejudice around differents kinds of therapy, they are very hardly studied
I agree with you on that. He's never been one to mince words with what's on his mind. I do hope she manages to stay on her path. This was a great series.
@@javipify But the brains of people who suffer from addiction are different. Even one joint or glass of alcohol can trigger cravings for other drugs
@@triasha3790 I know, I am a psychologist!
Statistically it IS true that it doesn’t usually work and relapsed are very common.
Demi- “I don’t know how to give my heart....” Me - “A break?” The OGS will know Wow so many people related 🥲🥲
LOL I SAID THAT TO MYSELF AT THAT PART
yes
Glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that too 😂
Ha!
or anybody really
She is by far the most free yet caged person i've seen in a while. its quite inspiring.
As a recovered addict that has stumbled over the years. I have adopted a similar moderation technique YEARS ago. And have remained 100% off ANY and ALL hard drugs. The occasional joint or drink has allowed the edge to be cut down. As a result the urge and itch to use is far pess powerful and much easier to manage. Open and vulnerability is ABSOLUTELY key to sobriety. You are a true inspiration to SO many addict Demi. Thank you for being so courageous and publicly sharing your Journey.
Elton John just summed her up perfectly - "She's human and she's adorable and she's brave" Ohhh my heart
@Jon van To thanks for the video in the rice fields 😁 beautiful view
@ROSE SBSM I’m sorry - I don’t know what he’s saying in that video
I feel like her mom doesn't really get what is going on, her sisters seem way more cautious with her
Maddison was born and grew up knowing her sister like this, she doesn't know any differently and sadly enough she also struggles with her mental health. She's way too grounded, and I feel like experiencing fame at 6 and then struggling to find jobs at 18 helped grounding her, whereas their mom is still living off of Demi
Her mom is in denial about her daughter. “whatever she’s into at least won’t put her into ICU.” So you’re giving her permission to use stuff. You are enabling her by telling her what she wants to hear. That attitude is probably what allowed her to escalate to the level of drugs she OD’d on. Bad move mom!
Me and my mom are like that, she never knows much because our relationship is rocky, but my sister knows a lot
She said that she thinks Demi is under control because she isn't going to overdose. Those are two completly differnet things, she's the only one who wasn't actually worried.
I think she’s in denial because she doesn’t want to contemplate the idea of that happening again. She’s trying to be hopeful and optimistic.
Bless Elton John for keeping it real about addiction.
Throughout this documentary, it really feels like Eddie and Madison are the rocks of their family. They seem so strong, level-headed, and loving at the same time.
I’m glad that I’m at a point in my own recovery that hearing someone say they moderate doesn’t trigger me to think I can drink again, I’m 2 and a half years sober TODAY!!!!
Congratulations...you’re doing amazing
Congratulations!!! Keep up the great work!! 💜
I love you for this 💗
Congrats! I'm 27 years clean and sober, and I feel so relieved! And I agree with you about not feeling like I can drink or abuse a drug again. Never again. :)
thats awesome. Keep it up. You are so worth it.
throughout this documentary, Demi's case manager gives me empathetic & proud therapist vibes and I'm living for it
Sameeee
Demi’s Grammy performance was incredible. I cried. Her voice and the lyrics were so powerful. 🙏🏽
"I deal with depression on a level that most people will never understand." For some reason this was the most relatable thing about this video 🤦♀️🤦♀️.
“The hardest part was mourning the loss of the person I thought he was.”
I felt that. Been there
Because I'm not famous like other singers that's why no one see my singing videos. Just see once❤,,, ....
“If I found a Demi Lovato I would want to lock her down too.” Truer words have never been spoken.
lol really?
I've been thinking this for awhile ... hahaha
Dude yes!!!
She said this herself
@@craigime lol yes?
Thank you Demi for sharing your journey and life story & getting so vulnerable. I have struggled with addiction for many years & it runs strong in my family’s veins. I work hard everyday to continue this road of sobriety. I have people who are so important and are family who have yet to overcome those demons- your story really helps me continue to be loving and not hateful because someone else’s addiction and choices are “selfish”. I found myself hateful towards the people choosing addiction over anything else, wanting to cut all ties with them, but we have to realize this is a disease and they need us to continue to believe, have hope & faith that they WILL OVERCOME ALL THINGS ♥️ Addiction is scary not just for the person using but everyone else who loves them so deeply. Thank you for helping me to continue to try to understand & continue being a support system. It’s hard when you personally have been there in a dark place and addicted. To really know what it feels like & to see people you love continuously throw everything away for drugs hurts so bad- when all you want is change and happiness for them! But I will always continue to pray for these people, & that they will see change if they choose to fight against the things they thought they never could-because if there was hope for you and I there is hope for them as well ♥️ Appreciate you Demi so much! We love you & are rooting for you 😭😭🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️
She is such a natural beauty. It’s crazy that she spent her whole life so insecure.
I am extremely scared for her. I just hope she is not lying to herself now. 🙏
Same here :/
Me too.
i watch these videos and it feels like she's still not really happy and not doing what she really wants with her life
@@amasterofbation me too I really hope she gets better
I feel the same way
Elton is literally the only person who didn’t bs the whole time. During this full documentary they spoke a lot of words, but barely said anything....
Yeppppppppppppp
They are saying what she wants to hear, and that's a big problem.
Exactly!
@@jovanadjokic1773 yep, Demi is the next Amy Winehouse.
Nicole A no she won’t be
I got really concerned with the way she was talking about her ex, now I see why. This moderation thing is such a slippery slope and scary!! I hope she continues to stay in therapy and heal.
I am SO glad the producers kept Sir Elton John's comments in this video. He would absolutely know what Demi is going through. Aside from that, their haircut is so cute! It really suits them.
When Elton John tells you moderation doesn’t work, believe him!
“Moderation doesn’t work. Sorry! If you drink you’re gonna drink more if you, you know, take a pill you’re gonna take another one. You either do it or you don’t.” I agree completely and totally Sir Elton John.
PS : I love Demi and absolutely respect her choice and the fact that she thinks that any sort of someone trying to control her life might make her spiral. I just want her to be careful and not fall into the same trap with this smoking and alcohol. Much love Demi and we’re all happy you’re still in the world! ❤️❤️❤️
He would know best, as he is an addict himself.
The people surrounding her could potentially be incredibly damaging and actuary enabling with the whole moderation bs which doesn't work for addicts. I appreciate the honesty though.
I think that if she is able to do it and it truly works then that’s just how she is. The drinking is more scary than the weed one thing people who don’t understand addiction don’t notice is if she’s completely sober or smoking weed she’s still gonna relapse if that’s what she’s gonna do.
The ends a little wonky but what I’m tryna say is whether or not she’s completely sober, if she’s in that position and in that funk she might relapse and it might not be because of alcohol or weed.
Watching this episode made me realize how guilty and absent her mom is and was all her life! Im sorry but it seems like she just closes her eyes to reality and she’s just comfortable with the life her daughter has afforded to her! Her child is SCREAMING for help! IM IMPRESSED THAT ANYONE AROUND HER IS MATURE AND INTUITIVE ENOUGH TO CONFRONT HER TO HER REALITY! She’s in DANGER of another overdose!!! Demi I feel so sad. I hope your can get through all of this and can find the help you need! 🙌🏻🤍🥺
I'm not really a fan of her but Yesterday i start doing a marathon watching her mv songs and i discovered her documentary and i literally cried watching her story. I'm still scared and worried about her after watching last episode it seems like she's not totally okay, she is so talented and beautiful i hope she knows that.
I think it’s awesome to talk about the struggles of addiction & recovery! I’m a recovering addict & it’s hard but it’s great to speak your truth!
I'm not going to lie, the fact that she's "California sober" scares me. My mum was an alcoholic and tries to drink socially, in moderation now. It doesn't work and never has done, just last Tuesday she drank herself into oblivion for two days. Stay safe, Demi.
Just wanted to say that I'll be praying for you in what you're going through with your mom. Having a parent who's an addict has to be scary.
I think it's different for everyone. She definitely used to drink and do drugs because she had no control over her life and now she does, I think that's what makes a huge difference and if she's really reaching out when she's not feeling great, is still in therapy etc. she'd probably stop drinking and weed if it gets too much.
It works for some and not for others. I'm more on Demi's end of the spectrum, if I lock myself down to sobriety completely I won't, I'll break and take all the drugs I can get my hands on. Same with snack foods. But if I allow myself a little bit of this here and a little bit of that there, it's enough to enjoy it and not overdo it. But my mum is like your mum, if she allows herself a tiny bit she won't stop until she's basically dead. So she's shut that door completely
I feel the same way. My dad has tried for years to drink in moderation but from what I have seen, its never worked...
It's not gonna work... She's gonna stop completely or she's gonna end up in the ER again
The beginning of her song is “it’s just a little red wine, I’ll be fine” and that led to her OD. Now, she is saying she is just drinking and smoking in moderation after her OD. I understand that balance is the way to work through disordered eating, but as far as substance abuse I am more than worried for her.
I can understand concerns around drinking, but the weed at worst will make her lazy
@@bettyjojoeharperre-imagina7322 Weed can have effects on the brain. Demi already has brain damage, mental health issues and probably had an abnormal brain development due to her drug abuse as a teenager so who knows how bad the effects of excessive use of marijuana could get for her. That's why there is concern on that front as well.
@@bettyjojoeharperre-imagina7322 she may start with weed, then think it does nothing and try other stuff
Weed has more positive effect on the brain. It actually helps with mental health disorders and helps with other health conditions the negatively effect the brain. 🤷🏽♀️ There is a less likely chance that it will be a moment where she’s like this isn’t working enough bc it almost always does. There are also multiple strains that work differently. The best part is that she doesn’t have to worry about it being laced as long as she is going to a dispensary and since she lives in CA there is no reason for her not to. These are my opinions and I know not everyone will agree.
@@h0n3id1p4 only CBC has these benefits, thc has been proven to have negative effects on the brain
Everything Demi’s been through, they are so incredible and the resilience they have to still be here and still changing the world with their heart and talent is beautiful
I keep coming back to these videos everytime i want to use. I keep trying to remind myself. I wish there were more of these. Im starting to forget.
Her sobbing after the breakup with Max literally broke a part of my soul 🥺 we love you Demi.
Why did they broke up again? I didn't really get it and I didn't knew it till now lmao..(idk why but weeelll)
@@pequenaAlina honestly neither have explicitly said why but the general reason that Demi gave was because she didn’t actually know Max. She realized she didn’t actually know him and she was rushing to settle down and she also found out he’s not who she thought he was so the engagement was called off.
@@SeddieLuver101 oh okay. Thank u so much!
@Weirdgurl 4ever oh damn... thank u!
Never think you have control. As a recovering addict myself I learnt from my relapses that I will never have this in the bag. I love Demi but im scared for her still. Elton John said it best. You can't do anything in moderation.
I hope you will overcome it. Have Hope, take care :)
Well many addicts can drink and smoke weed in moderation. Demi did it for 2 years so that’s proof it works for her
For her sake I hope she continues to only do that. I love her music and she seems like an amazing person. I just know it doesn't really work like that for an addict.
@@shannonsieber6785 I mean there’s a lot of people who do it. I know you have not seen it but Demi is still learning about this new path even though it’s been 2 years since she started it in early 2019
Ugh thank you. An addict is an addict. One drink is one too many
That cake scene makes me cry because she is so happy just to eat a real cake in her birthday...
I wasn't a Demi Lovato fan this morning but I'm so glad I watched this series I related to so much I cried almost the whole way through I love how real she is & I had no idea she was so talented. Thank you guys for making this it really touched me.
My brother fought with addiction for 10 years and each time he tried to be sober he would rationalize drinking and within a couple of months he was doing hard drugs each time. I still take a deep sigh and let a couple tears out every time I go to type this out, 09-15-2017, I lost my brother. Addiction sucks, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
So very sorry for your loss! I know all too well that feeling! I lost the love of my life in 2016 to an overdose! 🥺
My condolences to you and your family. No one should have to experience the loss of a precious one to drugs or alcohol. I hope your post moves those struggling with addiction to seek help.
I'm so sorry ❤
I lost my bf who was my world 7 months ago to an OD
I'm so sorry....
I love Demi so much but I’m kind of concerned about the moderation thing with drinking because in the last episodes she said she picked up red wine, and decided to drink then she went off the Handel. I just hope she can work through this problem.
I'm in recovery and I absolutely love this series. Being true with yourself and having that support system means everything!!
5:30 "Demi Lovato divorces her fiancé." Who in the world wrote that headline?
I was like you can’t divorce what you didn’t marry lol. Such an odd headline
@@nessapie23 They clearly do not know the definition of “divorce,” hahaha.
Yeah I think they were just being smart asses like “they didn’t even make it to marriage wow let’s deepen the wound” tasteless and condescending magazine lingo per usual
Lmaooo🤣🤣🤣😂
@@gaila.9852 you clearly don’t know divorce also has more than one definition. Divorce can also mean to separate or dissociate (something) from something else.
Listen to Elton, he is telling her the truth
When the hairdresser flung the cape off and Dancing with the Devil kicked in, serious chills all over my whole body!!!! Keep it up girl, you’re doing amazing! ♥️
This actually helped me think of where I am in my life and what I use to get through things. Thank u for being to brave to share and ask for help like I’m not able to. You’re so inspiring and strong. You’re an absolute queen who I know will be able to get through this. I love you a lot Demi.
“Recovery isn’t a one size fits all solution” that’s what we should have in mind. But never stop praying for her.
how did you watch this episode? it says i have to pay but there is no purchase button. how did you watch this episode?
@@alinaarachnaphobic you have to pay for KZhead premium
I’ve been watching them for free
@@reny406 yeah the other ones were free but this one seems to require YT premium?
@@thatspiritualgirlcierra_9115 thank you!
Everyone's talking about Elton john, rightfully so, but Will Ferrell's sentiment made me tear up
Rt and I love will Ferrell he never fails to make me laugh
Exactly and Christina I believe was being honest.
same bro
Sending love and prayers to Demi and everyone else that struggles with substance abuse and trauma
I love this!!! So glad you shared your story and that you were honest! This takes a lot of guts and I am impressed and proud. Always loved you in camp rock and I am so proud of your growth and can't wait to see your journey continue!
Elton over here just being a blunt grandpa, I love it
he's been through it. he was an addict.... well once an addict always an addict.... but he is actively not consuming drugs. and lemme tell you something.if u keep feeding the addiction, it will never go away. and thats what elton is trying to communicate.
@@olivier2784 He was an addict for like 16 years...
@@aubreyt425 point being.........
i assume Andrea/Owl like most everyone knows Elton former addict. him being blunt won't prevent Demi from another OD but at least he not enabling like SOOO many around her - they just want continued money/fame/selling albums vs. shutting Demi down with her lies (she did exact same thing last time) promoted album using "sobriety" "rehab" BS and this time even worse not giving them up "moderating" which won't work
@@xx-jd5yg true
I am seeing this doc so late (like everything in my life haha) I have always seen and heard Demi, a beautiful person who speaks her truth through her music. Life is SO DAMN HARD! We all cope in our own ways, some ways are very dangerous and that is our own personal cross we bear. None of us can/should judge her or anyone else’s choices, we all (yes I’m thinking about myself here as well so much) need to look inward and decide what our own paths are in life and respect others decisions what ever they are. If they ask for help, help them when you can. I’m so glad I got to watch this doc, keep on doing what you need to do to find your peace Demi. You are blessed to be surrounded by such an amazing group of friends, family and your team. ❤
moderation and what Sir Elton said, I totally agree, esp as an addict who is living in "moderation",,,not working! Wishing you nothing but the best!
Anybody think Demi’s mom is on another planet and is so disconnected.
She is very off to me!!
@@aclaire89 her mom admitted to abusing Xanax in the beginning of the documentary...
No. Not really.
Yess
yeah! out of all of them she seemed like she was having some issues. im so so scared for demi and this whole "moderation" idea of hers. an addict is an addict at the end of the day and i really really really hope this works out.
I instantly started laughing when he said "I'm Will Ferrell" just because his very presence is comedic 💀🤣
Same he’s a legend idk how people can hate him
there is no one like Will Ferrel