Katy Perry looks back on the difficult year, while she marks an annual anniversary of her album 143 With a genuine Instagram post.
The POP icon shared that the year was a roller coaster and tested her personally and professionally.
“We cats (and rats) have experienced it, but everywhere where the ride brought us, we have been together,” she wrote to her fans, known as Katycats.
The Dark horse Crooner’s message comes months after her split by actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.
Despite the challenges, Perry has found strength in her music and her community of fans. “I am forced to acknowledge if I finally love myself,” she wrote.
“I get the chance to reply that question every day. Today’s answer is yes.”
The Roar Singer is currently in the middle of The Lifetimes TourA show with a colorful and video game theme that is praised for its energy and creativity. The Tour gave her the opportunity to make contact with fans worldwide, even when her personal life made the headlines.
“I am proud of where and how I landed at the moment. Proud of myself, proud of my fans, and proud that I keep swinging,” she shared.
Looking ahead, the singer says she is ready to trust the process instead of forcing results.
“No forcing, no control over the angels, the fans and the music to guide me where I am going,” she wrote. She ended her message by thanking her fans: “I couldn’t do this without you.”
