Jessica Simpson gives applause back to haters after Pottery Barn ad goes viral

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“Just as I’ve learned to block out the destructive noise… people’s comments and judgments can hurt deeply with the constant nagging ‘you’re never good enough,'” she wrote on her new Instagram. say in the video.

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Simpson, 42, sparked fan concern after posting an ad for Pottery Burn.

“I was really drawn to geometric prints and color schemes.” i want to love you forever “To me, this is Birdie’s personality,” the hitmaker stammered a bit in a clip posted to her Instagram.

Breaking a weird smile, Simpson concludes the short video by saying, “Thank you for checking out Birdie Mae Johnson’s adorable room.”

The comments section of Simpson’s post was inundated with messages from fans worried about her health. rice field.

“Why does she speak like that now,” another wondered. It’s like you’re trying so hard.”

A third fan worried that “something is wrong here” wrote a fourth fan that reflected that sentiment. “Please tell me I’m not the only one hearing her voice so slow…Is she okay?!?!”

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However, in her lengthy response to the negative comments, the mother of three revealed that she has been sober for five years. I sympathize with the prejudiced hatred of being able to interfere so easily,” she continued. “We all go through our days wishing to be better, to look better, to feel better. No one is alone with that feeling I can promise you.”

Simpson said she feels “angry” and “defensive” over all the fuss the ad has caused, but added that she relies on a positive outlook on life.

“I attend. I am deeply inspired. My determination is firm. I am honest. I care about other people,” she said. “I know what works for me. It’s to let go, look straight inside the mirror and just sing, to really see and understand myself. Connected by my heartbeat. I’m stable.” I am strong and I am at home.”

She concluded her message by telling her fans, “Live in your dreams.”

“Don’t give up on yourself just because someone else did it. Stay true to you.

mdaniell@postmedia.com