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Demi Lovatokicked off the new year with some new ink.
They documented the process on their Instagram Story before showing off the final product and detailing the inspiration, a figure in Indigenous American mythology known as Grandmother Spider.
“It was Grandmother Spider who taught us many things,” Lovato wrote. “She taught us about pottery and weaving. She taught us about fire and light and dark. She taught us that we are all connected on the web — each one of us having our own place in this world.”
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TheDancing with the Devilartist noted that “Infinite Universe” is the “song that represents [being] 28 for me,” as theyrang in their 29th birthdayin August.
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Their latest body art comes after a source told PEOPLE that theyquietly completed another treatment programlast year following their2018 near-fatal drug overdose.
“Demi is committed to their well-being, and throughout their life, they plan to do regular check-ins to make sure they are putting themselves first,” the insider said.
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Lovato previouslyditched the “California sober” lifestylelast month, after revealing that theystill drank and smoked marijuanain moderation in early 2021.
“I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways,” they wrote. “Sober sober is the only way to be.”
source: people.com