Demi Lovato is bravely sharing her story of being raped for the first time in her forthcoming YouTube documentary, Dancing With the Devil. Ahead of its release on March 23, the documentary was showcased at the South by Southwest virtual festival, allowing Lovato to reveal deeply personal details about her life and experiences.
In a poignant moment, Lovato recounts being sexually assaulted on the night of her near-fatal overdose in 2018. “I didn’t just overdose. I was taken advantage of,” she shares. “When I was found, I was naked and blue, literally left for dead after someone took advantage of me.” She reflects on the painful aftermath, stating that while in the hospital, she was asked if she had consensual sex. “I had one flash of him on top of me and without thinking, I said yes. It wasn’t until a month later that I realized I wasn’t in a state to make a consensual decision,” she explains.
The heart-wrenching aspect of Lovato’s story is her fear of not being believed, stemming from her first experience of sexual assault when she was just 15 years old. “As a teenager, I lost my virginity in a rape,” she reveals. Lovato, who was part of the Disney community that publicly advocated for waiting until marriage, describes her first experience as anything but romantic. She struggled with feelings of guilt and shame, believing it was her fault for being in the situation.
“I’m sharing my story because everyone who has endured something similar should feel empowered to speak out if they can,” Lovato states. She emphasizes the societal pressures faced by women, especially young girls in the spotlight, and the challenge of reconciling personal trauma with public perception. Despite reporting the assault to adults, her attacker faced no consequences. “They were never held accountable,” she laments. “I’ve kept quiet for so long, but I’m tired of not being heard.”
Dancing With the Devil is set to debut on YouTube on March 23, promising to be an eye-opening look at Lovato’s life and struggles.
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Summary: Demi Lovato courageously reveals her experiences with sexual assault in her upcoming documentary, Dancing With the Devil. Despite past fears of not being believed, she encourages others to share their stories. The documentary promises to shed light on her struggles and triumphs, set to release on March 23.