When many people think of Demi Lovato, maybe they think of a pretty face, or Disney Channel, or of a strong voice. But, the story goes much deeper.
Lovato recently recovered from bulimia, anorexia, self-mutilation and bipolar disorder. Last fall, all appeared to be going well for the beautiful vocalist. However, her world was shaking, and she finally broke down last October, when she decided to take a break from all her work and enter a treatment facility for her eating disorder and mental issues.
She returned to the limelight this past spring and has now released an album, “Unbroken,” which came out Sept. 23. This album is a look into who Lovato is, where she’s come from in life and words of encouragement to others who share in her struggles.
“There was nobody out there for me to look at and say, ‘You know what, maybe this is unhealthy; maybe starving myself isn’t the answer.’ So I want to be that for a 13-year-old girl at home deciding whether or not to eat dinner, or an 18-year-old girl deciding whether or not to keep her breakfast down. You know, there needs to be a role model out there, and for the first time in my life, I actually feel like one,” Lovato said in a recent interview.
Her main hit, “Skyscraper,” has hit the top ten on the Billboard, and is an inspiration to all, speaking of “rising from the ground” when everything is taken away.
Lovato’s album has a recurring theme of redemption. This realism is the reason the album is such a success, because it relates to people. They don’t just see that famous person who appears perfect and full of smiles. They see a face that is just like theirs, just as broken, just as flawed, and they see that face decide to rise above all the negativity of the world.
Lovato’s new album and new revelations of herself have given society a much-needed dose of truth.
