London: Teen star Demi Lovato considers herself as a “poor role model” because she faced many personal problems when she was younger.
The 18-year-old singer-actress, who entered rehab last November for three months to receive treatment for her eating disorders and self-harming, admits being upset when young girls tell her that she was an inspiration to them because she knew her true life was different, reported Femalefirst.
“Kids used to tell me, ‘You’re my role model.’ And I’d want to shake them and be like, ‘Whyyyyyy? ‘” said Lovato.
However, Lovato now feels that after undergoing treatments, she has evolved into a better person.
“I finally feel like I can inspire people. I can be proud of it,” she added. Lovato, who shot to limelight playing the lead role in Disney show ‘Sonny with a Chance’, feels that her honesty about her personal problems will give her fans the courage to seek help for any difficulties they may have.
“Because I know that if I can use my voice to speak to one person, or one family, then I’ve done my part. I feel like it’s no coincidence that God put me through all of this and has also given me the voice that I have.
“I feel like my purpose on earth is much greater than just being a singer, a musician or actress. I think it’s to reach out to people and to raise awareness of these issues that not many people speak about,” said Lovato. (PTI)
