Selena Gomez Reveals Why She's Been Sharing Her Life Struggles: 'They're Not Alone'

Selena Gomez decided to open up about her struggles to make her fans realize that they are “not alone” in this fight to get better things in life.

In a recent interview for People Magazine’s People of the Year issue, the 28-year-old singer shared that she wants to use her platform to help others who are experiencing mental health struggles.

The “Lose You To Love Me” hitmaker also explained that her makeup brand, Rare Beauty, would never have launched if she hadn’t learned to love and accept herself the way she is. Gomez noted that people lose their identity when they try to become what they are not.

“I don’t feel like Rare Beauty would have been [possible] three or four years ago. I understand now how it feels to be on the other side, comparing myself or thinking I need to look more like this or more like that to fit in. It can take a toll on you, for sure,” Gomez said.

The “Good For You” singer added that people are not meant to look or feel a certain way, but it is not always easy for people to come out and speak what they want to.

“We are not all a certain way, and we’re not meant to be. It’s fair to say that I am 1000% on the journey with the consumers. It’s not easy for everybody, and I want people to know they are not alone,” Gomez told the publication,” Gomez told the publication.

The singer also revealed that she and her company are committed to raising $100 million in the next 10 years to provide better mental healthcare facilities to vulnerable communities.

Gomez has always been one of the few celebrities who never shied away from opening about her struggles with depression and anxiety. In October, while having a chat with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the singer explained how people need better access to mental health services.

“I think there's a part of me that wishes we had some sort of place that felt like maybe you just need to get help,” Gomez said in the video chat she posted on Instagram in October.

In the same interview, the artist also spoke about “dealing with racism” when she was younger and why systemic racism in the U.S. forced her to cast her ballot for the first time ever this year.

“I’ve had a sliver of dealing with [racism] growing up, especially with my dad [who is Mexican]. When it came to telling people to vote, I felt like it was my duty,” Gomez told People.