> At a Glance
> – Paris Jackson will celebrate six years sober from alcohol and heroin on January 7
> – She posted an Instagram Reel showing daily life and warned that “getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect”
> – Jackson has spoken before at the Friendly House Awards Luncheon in October 2025, comparing sobriety to surviving a car accident
> – Why it matters: Her honest update highlights ongoing mental-health challenges and offers support to others in recovery
Paris Jackson shared a candid Instagram Reel on January 4, offering a window into her continuing sobriety journey ahead of her sixth sober anniversary.
The Social-Media Update
The 27-year-old singer-songwriter stitched together clips of friends, hikes, drives and quiet solo moments. In the caption she wrote that, a few years into sobriety, “it all got very very hard” and she had to learn new coping skills.
Jackson listed the conditions she still faces:
- Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder
- Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
> “if you’ve got this s—, or anything of the sort, you’re not alone. hang in there and if no one’s told you they love you today, i love you,” she told followers.
Public Appearances
At the Friendly House Awards Luncheon on October 11, 2025, Jackson compared choosing sobriety to surviving a crash.
> “I feel like getting sober was kind of like getting into a car accident because everything I shoved in the back seat moved forward on impact,” she told attendees.
Friendly House provides community and sober living for women healing from trauma and addiction.
Milestones & Gratitude
Jackson previously marked five years sober on January 7, 2025, with a Reel contrasting old footage of substance use with her collection of AA chips and recent joyful scenes of music-making and dancing.
> “i’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether i’m sober or not, but today i get to show up for it,” she wrote then.
Key Takeaways
- Paris Jackson reaches six years of sobriety on January 7, 2026
- She credits sobriety with letting her “smile today,” create music and feel both joy and heartbreak
- Jackson continues to speak openly about mental-health struggles to encourage others
Her latest posts underscore that recovery is an ongoing process rather than a single achievement.
