Paris Jackson Opens Up: A Life of Pain, Survival, and Resilience

“I lost the one thing that mattered most to me,” Paris said. “They always say time heals, but it really doesn’t. You just end up getting used to it. I felt empty, like a part of me had vanished.”

For a child growing up under constant public scrutiny, grief was compounded by the media’s attention, tabloid speculation, and the legal complexities surrounding her father’s estate. Paris described feeling isolated, as though she had to grieve in public while privately struggling with a growing emotional storm.

Struggling with Depression and Addiction
In her interview, Paris revealed that the grief and pressure eventually manifested as severe depression. She struggled with feelings of hopelessness and despair, which led to multiple suicide attempts over several years.

“I tried to commit suicide several times,” Paris disclosed. “In June of 2013, drowning in depression and drug addiction, I attempted to kill myself by slitting my wrists. It felt like the only way to escape the pain I carried every day.”