The Grammy-winning artist, now 31, has long used his platform to speak about personal growth and mental health. However, his latest remarks offer one of the most vulnerable insights yet into his internal battles — and the spiritual foundation he relies on to stay grounded.
“I Know I’m Broken”: Justin’s Honest Admission
In a June 16 Instagram post, Bieber shared a heartfelt message that read more like a journal entry than a public statement. He began by addressing the many voices urging him to “heal,” writing:
“Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?”
Bieber didn’t hold back.
“I know I’m broken,” he continued. “I know I have anger issues. I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them. And it just keeps making me more tired and more angry. The harder I try to grow, the more focused on myself I am.”
It was a message that resonated with many — not because it was polished, but because it was deeply human. Bieber’s post captured the exhaustion that often accompanies personal growth, particularly when it feels like progress is constantly being measured by others.
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