In her forthcoming documentary, “Dancing With the Devil,” Demi Lovato bravely shares her battles with addiction, eating disorders, and numerous traumas.
Among the shocking revelations, the singer discloses that during her overdose in 2018, she was s–ually assaulted by the individual who supplied her with laced heroin.
Following a relapse, she tragically returned to the same dealer.
The deeply personal documentary, set to premiere on YouTube on March 23, delves into Lovato's struggles, beginning with footage from a 2018 documentary capturing her “Tell Me You Love Me” tour.
Recounting her harrowing experience, Lovato confesses, “I called him back and said, ‘No, I'm gonna f–k you.' It didn't fix anything, it didn't take anything away.
It made me feel worse.
That for some reason was my way of taking the power back.”
Furthermore, the former Disney star reveals that this was not the first time she had encountered such trauma.
Recalling an incident during her teenage years, Lovato discloses, “I lost my virginity in a rape.”
Despite attempting to assert control in the aftermath, she found herself grappling with intensified emotional turmoil.
At just 15 years old, Lovato faced the traumatic assault in 2007, the same year she auditioned for and secured roles in Camp Rock and Sonny With a Chance.
Throughout her tumultuous journey, Lovato has been candid about her battles with substance abuse, which began with a rehab stint in 2010 following a confrontation with a backup dancer during the Jonas Brothers tour.
Reflecting on a separate distressing encounter, she shares, “We were hooking up, but I said, ‘Hey this is not going any further.
I'm a virgin and I don't want to lose it this way.' And that didn't matter to them, they did it anyways.”
Amidst the turmoil, Lovato grappled with self-blame and internalized guilt, exacerbated by societal expectations and pressures.
The weight of remaining silent about the assaults took a toll, leading to destructive coping mechanisms like bulimia and self-harm.
Despite the anguish she endured, Lovato felt constrained by societal norms and the fear of judgment, especially as a public figure associated with Disney's wholesome image.
The internal conflict and struggle to reconcile her experiences with societal expectations further compounded her emotional distress.
In a powerful declaration, Lovato sheds light on the repercussions of staying silent about her traumatic experiences: “My #MeToo story is me telling somebody that someone did this to me, and they never got in trouble for it.”
Her decision to speak out reflects a pivotal moment of reclaiming her voice and confronting the injustices she faced.
“Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil” promises an unfiltered glimpse into the singer's tumultuous past, offering a raw and honest portrayal of her journey towards healing and empowerment.
Scheduled for release on YouTube on March 23, the documentary stands as a testament to Lovato's resilience and unwavering courage in sharing her truth.
