Dave Quinn is an Editor for PEOPLE, working across a number of verticals including the Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams. Demi Lovato has reached another milestone on her sobriety journey. On Friday, the 26-year-old singer - who suffered an overdose back in July - celebrated six months of being substance-free by sharing a photo of her sobriety coin to her Instagram Stories. She was also gifted a Funfetti dessert from Susiecakes, which came with a note reading, "Happy 6 Mo. "Best day ever," Lovato labeled an Instagram Story shot of the sugary treat. Later in the day, Lovato shared a rare video of herself, showing her makeup skills. "That highlight thooo.." she wrote. On July 24, Lovato was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. Hollywood Hills home. She remained in the hospital for nearly two weeks before being released to seek in-patient treatment. The Disney Channel alum first broke her silence on social media on Aug. 5, when she shared an update on her health following her hospitalization. This con tent has been cre at ed by GSA Conte nt Generat or Demoversi on.
"I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. What I’ve learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet," Lovato wrote. "To my fans, chips I am forever grateful for all of your love and support throughout this past week and beyond. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time," Lovato said. Lovato concluded, "I now need time to heal and sneakers focus on my sobriety and road to recovery. The love you have all shown me will never be forgotten and I look forward to the day where I can say I came out on the other side. After Lovato left rehab in November, a source told PEOPLE that the singer remained focused on recovering from her overdose. "Demi seems to be doing well. She looks really good and is in a great mood.
She also seems happy about being out and about, but her focus is definitely still her recovery," the insider noted. "She attends meetings and receives treatment. "Someday I’ll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today.. …I still need space and time to heal," she noted. "All my fans need to know is I’m working hard on myself, able.extralifestudios.com I’m happy and clean and I’m SO grateful for their support. Lovato wrapped up her series of tweets with an appreciative message to her Lovatics. "I’m so blessed I get to take this time to be with family, relax, work on my mind, body and soul and come back when I’m ready," she said. "I have my fans to thank for that. I’m so grateful, truly. Earlier this month, Lovato celebrated the new year with a shared a message of hope on Instagram. "So grateful for the lessons I’ve learned this year. I will never take another day in life for granted, even the bad ones," she wrote on her Story. "Thankful for my fans, friends, family, and everyone who supported me throughout this year. Lovato rang in 2019 with a glass of sparkling apple cider along with her sober buddy - and rumored boyfriend - Henry Levy. "Demi has known Henry for years and wore his clothes in the past," another insider added of the Enfants Riches Déprimés designer, 27. "He has a bit of a troubled past as well, but is doing well now. He will be great at supporting Demi’s sobriety. He is kind of an eccentric guy, but sweet. Demi won’t be bored with him.
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