Some of my fans have said that because I’ve been able to speak about my issues, that they’re not afraid to speak about theirs, which is an amazing feeling.

Lovato frames personal disclosure—about mental health, addiction, or other struggles—not as self-focused confession but as a form of social permission. The quote emphasizes the “modeling” effect of celebrity candor: when someone highly visible names their problems without shame, it can lower the perceived risk for others to do the same. Its significance lies in shifting the value of vulnerability from private catharsis to public impact, suggesting that openness can create a ripple of solidarity and reduce stigma. The “amazing feeling” underscores that the reward is communal: empowerment is measured by how many others feel safer speaking.