The daughter of the legendary Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, recently surprised her followers by telling them that she has a perforated nasal septum, a condition she explained is a consequence of her past with drugs.
The 27-year-old artist decided to address the issue publicly as part of her commitment to recovery and to accompany others going through the same process.
Why Paris decided to go public with her injury
After her testimony went viral on social networks, the performer used the comments on The Shade Room’ s Instagram profile to clarify the reasons that led her to share her experience. “I’m not doing it for you, I’m doing it for the people who are still struggling,” she wrote.
Paris, who has been sober for nearly six years, explained that her goal is not to generate controversy or seek attention, but to convey a message of hope to those going through the same journey. “As someone in recovery from heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol, I feel it is my duty to carry the message of recovery to others. It’s not about promoting it, it’s about showing that it is possible to move forward,” he said.
The artist also acknowledged that she understands that her decision may be disconcerting to some, but insisted that her message is aimed at the community that knows the process of addiction and sobriety: “If you don’t identify, it’s okay. It’s just a different experience.”
His testimony and his struggle for sobriety
Jackson’s revelation came through a video posted on TikTok, where he naturally showed the perforation in his septum. In the clip, he explained that the damage was caused years ago, when he used drugs, and joked about the sound he makes when he breathes: “Sometimes it’s very noticeable, I have a loud whistling sound when I inhale”.
Although she joked on the subject, she was clear about her learning: “Don’t do drugs, guys… I don’t recommend it, it destroyed my life”. She also revealed that she does not plan to undergo reconstructive surgery to repair the injury, as the procedure would involve further medication and she does not want to risk her sobriety: “I’ve been clean for almost six years and I don’t plan to jeopardize that.”
Jackson recalled that he has lived with the perforation since he was in his early 20s and that, although it is uncomfortable, it is part of his story of overcoming it.
A message from recovery
In January, Paris celebrated five years of sobriety with a post on Instagram where she expressed her gratitude for leaving addictions behind: “Hi, I’m PK and I’m an alcoholic and heroin addict. Today I am five years clean and sober. To say I’m grateful is an understatement,” she wrote at the time.
In that message, she emphasized that recovery allowed her to reconnect with life: “Today I can laugh, cry, love and feel the sun on my skin. Being sober allows me to be present”.
With this new testimonial, Paris Jackson reinforces her commitment to raising awareness about addiction and mental health, turning her personal story into a tool to support others.
