Who inspires you? Who do you admire as a role model? I’m sure a lot of those answers can be found within your close circle of friends and family, but of course, there are also those who can lift you up from afar.
It’s been hard in recent years to ignore young entertainers’ breakdowns, drug habits, and bad behavior. Demi Lovato, a 20-year-old singer/songwriter, actress, and newly appointed judge on the talent show “The X Factor,” has endured much internal struggle.
But she has courageously sought mental health assistance and boldly documented her journey to share with others for inspiration. Along with her “stay strong” motto, she’s demonstrated that obstacles can be overcome, which is what ultimately highlights her as a different type of role model.
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As a fan that has traveled many miles to see her concerts and just to catch a glimpse during the X Factor auditions. I’ve seen many emotions from Ms. Lovato. She truly is an American treasure.
Agreed, Doug.
Demi Lovato.. THANK YOU GOD, for Givin Us Ppl like her!!!! :’) <3
Part of Demi’s story is inspirational, but her being a celebrity also makes it a little unrealistic, because normal people don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on rehab or several million devoted fans to encourage them when they get discouraged, both of which Demi reports were factors in her own recovery. Real people have to be strong either by themselves or with the help of their friends and family alone (and some normal people don’t really have those friends or supportive families to begin with).
The main lesson of Demi’s story is that an unhealthy emotional state will eventually fester into a self-destructive downward spiral.
Lastly, that part about being a role model but not being perfect makes no sense. It’s like she wants an excuse for any mistake she’s going to make in public from now on. A true role model is better than most people, by definition.