Demi Lovato Vows to Be a Role Model, Reflects on Eating Disorder Battles

In a raw and revealing interview, Demi Lovato is opening up about their past battles with eating disorders and substance abuse. The singer reflects on a pivotal moment in 2010 when, at the age of 18, they had a public outburst and punched a backup dancer while on tour with the Jonas Brothers. This incident prompted Lovato to enter rehab to address "emotional and physical issues."

Lovato explains that they were given a choice by their manager at the time - to be public about their struggles or to keep them private. Ultimately, Lovato decided to be transparent, driven by the desire to be a role model for others. "I didn't have a role model at 13 that was speaking up about eating disorders, and I need to be that role model for someone else," they said.

Now, Lovato is doing better than ever, with a new album set to release on Friday. The singer's openness about their mental health journey has been an inspiration to many, and they continue to use their platform to raise awareness and support others facing similar challenges.