Paris Jackson is celebrating an important achievement.

The 26-year-old artist, who is the only surviving child of the iconic Michael Jackson, openly shared her experiences with sobriety through an Instagram Reel she posted on Tuesday.

“Hi, I’m pk and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict,” Jackson, whose full name is Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, stated in the caption. “Today marks 5 years clean and sober from all substances. Saying I’m thankful feels like a huge understatement. My gratitude goes beyond words.”

She elaborated, “Being sober means I can smile today. I get to create music. I can enjoy the love of my dogs and cat. I can feel heartbreak fully. I can grieve. I can laugh. I can dance. I can learn to trust. I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin. Life continues on whether I’m sober or not, but today, I’m ready to embrace it.”

Accompanying a collection of brief video clips, she mentioned, “Here’s a glimpse of what has become possible through my sobriety, and I genuinely can’t believe I almost missed out on all of this. Thank you, January 7, 2020.”

The montage featured scenes from her past where she was seen smoking and drinking whiskey straight from the bottle, transitioning to moments of her celebrating sobriety, including dancing in public, making music, enjoying time with her pets, and sharing a kiss with her fiancé, Justin “Blue” Long.

She concluded the video with this message: “To everyone who has supported me on this journey, whether it was just the beginning, middle, or throughout this entire path, you know who you are, and I owe my life to you. Thank you. 5 years. THANK GOD.”

Throughout the years, Jackson has been candid about her mental health struggles, which include past suicide attempts, self-harm, and body image challenges.

In the 2020 Facebook Watch series “Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn,” she shared that “self-harm became a part of my life” after she gained weight following her father’s death in 2009.

“It served as a distraction from emotional pain, allowing me to transfer that pain onto something physical—also, it was about needing control,” she explained.

Jackson decided to stop taking antidepressants and other medications, which dulled her emotions, and shared that her depression varies in intensity.

“Even though the lows can feel unbearably low, I’d still prefer to feel that than to feel nothing at all. Pain is better than numbness because at least it reminds you that you’re alive,” she stated.

During a 2021 “Red Table Talk” interview, Jackson expressed gratitude for surviving her past suicide attempts and shared how embracing self-love and affirmations positively transformed her perspective on life.

“Many individuals often feel regret after a suicide attempt,” she remarked. “I’ve had moments of both regret and relief when things didn’t go as I planned, but looking back years later, I’m thankful that I’m still here. Life has improved significantly.”

If you or someone you know is facing mental health or substance use challenges, you can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s confidential treatment referral line at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), available 24/7 in English and Spanish (TTY: 1-800-487-4889).

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available at 988 anytime. You can also chat online. The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text at 741741.