Justin Bieber in New York City in September 2021.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Justin Bieberis taking some time to reflect.
Inan Instagram Stories post shared on Thursday, March 13, the “STAY” singer wrote about times he doubted himself in the past. “People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin u deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” Bieber, 31, began.
“Like I was a fraud, Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, Damn if only they knew my thoughts.”
Justin Bieber via Instagram Stories.Justin Bieber/Instagram
Justin Bieber/Instagram
Bieber’s post comes days after heshared a cryptic message about the “gift of life.““We have nothing to prove today,” he began the Instagram Stories post on Saturday, March 8. “Just the gift of life today to accept and [receive],” he continued. “Nothing is owed to us and we [don’t] owe anyone anything ♥️.”
He also got candid about his fears and insecuritiesin a February post on his Instagram Stories. “It’s time to grow up! Changing is about letting go! Not trying harder!” the “Sorry” singer said. “Are you tired of trying to follow all of the rules in hopes to get the results you create?”
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Bieber’s appearance and behaviorsparked concern among fans over the past few weeks. A representative for the singer spoke out in late February, calling any allegations of Bieber using drugs “exhausting” in a statement shared toTMZ.
The rep added that this past year had been “very transformative” for the singer “as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”
They also called out the rumors surrounding drug use as “exhausting and pitiful.” “Despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive,” the rep said.
Justin Bieber in Los Angeles in May 2023.thecelebrityfinder/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
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“He’s working at his own pace and spending as much time with his family as he can.”
For his 31st birthday,Bieber and his family went on a “relaxing” vacationto Gozzer Ranch in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with friends.
source: people.com
