We know Pink has never been afraid to speak her mind and write songs from the heart.
Now, in a new track, Pink is opening up for the first time ever about a traumatic experience from her adolescence.
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By speaking out about it, she’s helping other women who have gone through a miscarriage or felt ashamed about their bodies.
You know Pink is a badass singer and performer.
She’s never been afraid to address traumatic issues from her past, like her parent’s divorce when she was a child or her personal battle with drugs and alcohol.
She pairs her songs with amazing live shows that include incredible aerial stunts.
Pink’s career has spanned over 20 years which is an incredible feat in the extremely competitive music industry.
In her personal life, Pink is the proud mom to her daughter, Willow, and son, Jameson.
Pink’s role as a mom has also influenced her music and prompted her to address issues like mom-shaming and body positivity. She’s setting a great example for her children and her fans.
When it comes to her family, they are clearly Pink’s number one priority in life.
“I’m prouder of my kids than anything I’ve ever done,” she recently said in an interview on The Ellen Show .
However, for the first time ever, Pink revealed that she became pregnant and suffered a miscarriage when she was 17-years-old.
She addresses this moment in a song on her new album.
In the track “Happy”, the lyrics say, “Since I was 17 / I’ve always hated my body / And it feels like my body’s hated me”.
In an interview with USA Today Pink said the lyrics stemmed her miscarriage.
“When that happens to a woman or a young girl, you feel like your body hates you and like your body is broken, and it’s not doing what it’s supposed to do,” she said .
Pink also went on to say that she’s had several miscarriages in her life.
She believes it’s important to talk about this issue openly.
“I’ve had several miscarriages since, so I think it’s important to talk about what you’re ashamed of, who you really are and the painful (expletive),” she said .
She also credits therapy for helping her through these dark moments of her life and said she’s been going to the same therapist since she was in her early 20s.
“What I love about therapy is that they’ll tell you what your blind spots are. Although that’s uncomfortable and painful, it gives you something to work with,” she said .
We’re applauding Pink for her honesty and for opening up about this painful experience.
Miscarriages are still something many women feel ashamed to discuss, but with celebs like Pink sharing their experiences, it can help others feel less alone.
