Today is Demi Lovato’s 21st birthday! In honor of the singer/actress on her birthday, we’re rounding up our favorite inspirational quotes of hers. Demi went through a lot of personal struggles in past years, suffering from eating disorders, self-injury, and bipolar disorder, all of which led to a sad cycle of drug and alcohol abuse. Despite her rough past, Demi rose from the ashes to become an inspiration to many who were going through similar issues. Through her recovery she proved that there is always hope, and she has been empowering people ever since with songs like “Skyscraper” and her body-positive, getting-better-every day attitude. Happy birthday, Demi Lovato! We hope you continue to grow and recover. And if you’re feeling down, these Demi quotes will help pick you back up again.
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1. Where I am today… I still have my ups and downs, but I take it one day at a time and I just hope that I can be the best that I can possibly be, not only for myself, but also young people that are out there today that need someone to look up to.
2. I learned that you go through things, you deal with them and that’s what empowers you and ultimately makes you a happy person.
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3. I want to be fearless.
4. It helps to even look in the mirror — and it sounds so cheesy — but if you just look in the mirror and say, ‘You are beautiful,’ and ‘You are worthy,’ those things really help you.
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5. Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect.
And since we all know you’re ready to blast “Skyscraper” now, let’s make it easier for you:
Happy birthday, Demi Lovato!