Thirty Two

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Demi

After 3 long and draining months, I'm finally out of rehab. As much as I didn't want to be there, I know now that it was definitely what I needed. I wasn't happy. I wasn't truly free. I may have escaped the control of my team but I wasn't free from my demons and past traumas. I haven't ever cried as much as I did during the last 3 months in rehab. I opened up about things I never have before. I managed to get a lot off my chest and I kind of feel like I'm leaving a completely different person. I finally feel free.

My parents collected me from the airport. It wasn't until I got home that I saw Madison and Dallas.

"Hi" I laughed as I was pulled into a tight hug. I had Batman and Cinderella jumping at my legs. Tears burnt at the back of my eyes and a lump formed in my throat. "I missed you both so much" both of their grips just tightened around me. "I'm sorry to both of you, for everything" Dallas cupped my face in her hands as they pulled away from me.

"You don't need to apologise."

"I love you both" my eyes moved to Madison who nodded.

"We love you too" I wrapped my arms around Madison, gave her a tight squeeze and then I sunk to the floor to fuss Batman and Cinderella who were still trying to grab my attention.

I plan to stay with my parents for the rest of this year. I don't want to step foot in my old house. There are far too many bad memories in that house. A lot of my stuff had been packed and most of it was in boxes in my parents garage. One day I'll probably go through it all but for now, I want a fresh start.

Demi Lovato steps out for coffee following rehab stint

Lovato, 26, looked healthy and in good spirits as she grabbed a coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a 90-day stint in rehab

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Lovato, 26, looked healthy and in good spirits as she grabbed a coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a 90-day stint in rehab. Demi wore a jean jacket, black leggings and a pair of chunky ankle boots.

Having completed rehab, doesn't mean that my life is now suddenly easy and perfect. I still have moments where I want to go back to that, where I have cravings, but I have such a supportive network around me that I can talk about it.

I had been home for just over a week before I was left completely alone, other than Batman and Cinderella. I curled up with them on the couch, my fingers combing through Batman's fur. I think the hardest part about all of this was being away from my dogs. They're my babies.

Batman and Cinderella shot up from the couch as a knock sounded on the front door. My parents have a ring doorbell so I checked that before I answered the door. A wide smile spread across my face and my heart skipped several beats at Odell who stood on the porch with a bouquet of white roses. I bit down on my lip as my stomach filled with butterflies. I tried not to be too eager but I couldn't stop myself from throwing my arms around his neck as I yanked open the door. He loudly laughed as his hand settled on my back.

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