Selena Gomez returns to Instagram with emotional post thanking fans for 'love and support'
'I am proud of the person I am becoming'
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Your support makes all the difference.Selena Gomez has returned to social media after a four-month hiatus with an emotional message to her fans.
The 26-year-old had not posted on her Instagram account since the end of September, when she announced she was taking a social media break and reminded fans not to post negative comments.
On Monday, Gomez returned with an emotional post that reflected on the obstacles she overcame last year, accompanied by three black-and-white photos of herself.
The singer and actor thanked her 144m followers for their “love and support” adding that she is proud of the person she is becoming.
“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,” she wrote.
”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.”
This is Gomez’s first post on social media in almost five months.
In September, the star announced she was taking a break from social media, partly due to negative comments she had experienced.
Then, in October, reports from TMZ suggested she had entered a mental health facility after being hospitalised for an “emotional breakdown”.
The reports claimed this was due to Gomez experiencing a “downward emotional spiral” over a low white blood cell count in the wake of her kidney transplant.
However, Gomez has not responded to any such claims.
Since her decision to leave social media, Gomez has been spotted on some of her friends Instagram accounts, including singer Taylor Swift and Bridge to Terabithia star Bailee Madison.
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