Selena Breaks Her Silence

Selena Gomez has written a message to fans to wish them a happy new year, breaking her social media silence that started back in September.

The 26-year-old singer told fans on September 23, 2018, that she would be taking a break from social media. She emerged before the holidays in photos with her friends.

“It’s been awhile since you have heard from me, but I wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and to thank you for your love and support,” Selena wrote on Instagram. “Last year was definitely a year of self-reflection, challenges and growth. It’s always those challenges which show you who you are and what you are capable of overcoming. Trust me, it’s not easy, but I am proud of the person I am becoming and look forward to the year ahead. Love you all.”

As for the “challenges” Gomez faced in 2018, she elaborated in her September Instagram post that explained why she was taking a “social media break.” She wrote at the time, “As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given. Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember – negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings.”

The following month, news broke that Gomez was seeking treatment for her mental health after suffering an “emotional breakdown.” That news came after she was reportedly hospitalized twice due to low white blood cell count, a complication that can arise in kidney transplant patients.

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