Since the death of her brother Michael Jackson in June 2009, pop star Janet Jackson has been pushing and forcing” herself to mourn his tragic passing but she admits recently that she suppressed her emotions so she could deal.
Holding back her grief, Janet tells the “Today” show, which will air on Friday, February 11, that she is now on the road to accepting her brother’s death and healing her broken heart.
“I was finally able to (start grieving). I was in Paris and it was one of those moments,â Jackson says. âAt some point, you have to move on and I’m trying to do that and it (is) really difficult. There’s still not a day that goes by where I don’t think about him. Not one day, not one day.”
“I’m kind of pushing myself, forcing myself to a certain degree to get over this because it’s not the healthiest. I just spent the night (in Paris) watching all his videos and listening to his music. There were moments when I cried and moments that made me laugh. It was good for me; I needed it.”
“I guess out of everyone in my family, I never had that moment to cry about his death. I don’t know if it was trying to shield the pain, or just trying to hold it all together because I saw that everyone else around me was falling apart. (I) never (took) that moment to grieve, really grieve, even at the surface. For now, yeah, I did (grieve). A year had passed and I hadn’t.”
Michael Jackson died after suffering a cardiac arrest brought on by an overdose of anaesthetic Propofol in June 2009.
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Janet Jackson has been open about the struggles she faced after her brother Michael’s death in 2009. Now, more than a decade later, Janet is talking about finally being able to move on. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey for CBS Sunday Morning, Janet spoke candidly about how she overcame her grief and learned to cope without her beloved brother by her side. She also revealed that it took years of healing before she was able to accept his passing as part of life and start living again. Read on to learn more about Janet’s journey of overcoming loss and finding peace within herself.
The world mourned when Michael Jackson passed away unexpectedly at age 50 back in 2009. His sister, singer-songwriter and actress Janet Jackson, felt the pain even deeper — though no one could ever truly understand what it was like for her personally. Struggling with guilt over not having spent enough time with him during his final days, Janet found herself unable to cope or heal until many years had gone by.
In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey for CBS Sunday Morning, Janet opened up about the difficult process of coming to terms with losing a loved one. With humor and vulnerability, she shared stories from her own experience that demonstrate how profoundly grief can affect our lives—and how we eventually find strength through resilience and resiliency once we’re ready to take control of our future.
Janet Jackson’s Reflection On Loss
Janet Jackson has been struggling with the loss of her brother, Michael, for many years. Despite his passing in 2009, she finally feels that she is getting to a place where she can talk about it openly. In an interview with The Guardian, Janet shared some of her reflections on the process of healing and coming to terms with losing someone so close to her heart.
She discussed how difficult it was at first to work through all of the emotions associated with grief: “I’d be lying if I said there weren’t days when I still don’t feel his absence…But my faith is strong and that helps me move forward…It gave me something else to focus on instead of just wallowing in sadness.” Even though the pain will never fully go away, Janet emphasized that finding solace in other outlets such as music or prayer can help one cope better with tragedy.
The singer also credited those around her for providing support during this time – friends, family, and fans alike have offered kind words which helped Janet find peace knowing that her loved one’s memory lives on: “I’m grateful for people who reached out – even strangers – writing letters saying they’d experienced similar things and were sending prayers”. It’s easy to get stuck in our own heads when processing grief but having a supportive community allows us to remember we’re not alone.
In spite of the sorrowful circumstances surrounding Michael’s death, Janet seems confident now in speaking about him publicly; honoring his life while continuing hers unabated.
How She’s Coping With Grief
As time passes, Janet continues to find constructive ways of coping with her brother’s passing. She has come to understand that grief is a process and there will be days when the pain still lingers but she also knows how to shift her focus so as not to dwell on it too much. Music has been a great source of healing for Janet; creating songs about her experience has allowed her an outlet for expressing her emotions in a healthy manner. Prayer has also had a profound impact on helping Janet move forward from this tragedy: “My faith is strong and that helps me move forward…It gives me something else to focus on instead of just wallowing in sadness.”
Janet is grateful for all those who have reached out during this difficult time, including strangers. It can often feel isolating going through such deep sorrow but having people around you showing support can make the journey easier. Through their kindness, she has found comfort knowing Michael’s memory lives on. By speaking openly about him now, she wants others facing similar loss to know they are not alone and it’s ok to talk about their loved ones even if it may bring up painful memories.
All of these factors combined have given Janet the strength to continue living life despite its hardships. With resilience, courage and love, she hopes to honor Michael while finding peace within herself.
Conclusion
I. Reflection on Loss
Janet Jackson’s brother, Michael, passed away in 2009, and it has taken her a long time to come to terms with his death. She has opened up about the struggles she faced during that grieving process and how she is finally starting to heal.
II. Coping With Grief
Throughout this journey of grief, Janet said that talking to those close to her helped her cope with her emotions. Additionally, she found solace in attending therapy sessions where she was able to express herself freely without judgement or fear. Lastly, listening to music provided an outlet for Janet by allowing her to channel all of her pain into something meaningful and creative.
III. Final Thoughts
Despite the fact that losing someone so dear can be difficult, Janet’s story reminds us that there is still hope after tragedy strikes. It took me many years before I could accept my own loss and I know it isn’t easy; however if we can learn from Janet’s experience then maybe we too can eventually find peace within our hearts again.
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