Jewel Opens Up About Her Journey From Trauma To Inner Peace In Candid Post
The singer reveals her path to happiness despite facing panic attacks and multiple disorders.
Poulami is an associate editor. She did her MA in English from Miranda House, University of Delhi and has qualified UGC-NET. She also holds a PG diploma in Editing and Publishing from Jadavpur University. Her journey as a content writer began in 2017 and since then, Poulami has garnered diverse interests along the way.
Read full bio of Poulami Nag
Image: Instagram
Folk-pop singer Jewel has shared a deeply personal reflection on her journey to find happiness despite struggling with significant mental health challenges. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Grammy-nominated artist opened up about making personal healing her top priority in life.
“In the words of the immortal Dr. Seuss, ‘oh the places you will go’!” Jewel began her candid post, which featured the singer smiling at the camera. “My first priority in life was always to learn how to be happy because I was so deeply unhappy.”
The artist revealed the extent of her struggles, sharing that she battled “panicked attacks, eating disorder, shop lifting addiction, agoraphobia, social anxiety and all my other trauma.” Despite these challenges, she made a conscious decision not to let them define her entire existence.
“I refused to live my entire life without being able to enjoy it,” she wrote, explaining how she deliberately chose to prioritize developing coping skills and creating positive habits over career advancement.
While acknowledging that her career has flourished—with over 30 million albums sold worldwide and multiple Grammy nominations—Jewel emphasized that her greatest achievements have been internal rather than external.
“And my career did good! But the real wins have always been the peace and authentic life I have… and having a deep and real connection with you all for the words and art I make,” the singer explained.
The “You Were Meant For Me” hitmaker concluded her reflective message with: “Growing love and light for the win!”
Recent posts on Jewel’s Instagram account reveal that she has been spending time in her native Alaska, a place that continues to hold profound significance for her. Born in Utah but raised in Homer, Alaska, the singer has been sharing glimpses of her homecoming journey with followers.
In a post earlier this month, Jewel expressed her deep connection to her homeland: “I’ve never quit being homesick for Alaska ever since I started touring when I was 19. It’s hard to describe the connection I have to the land. I am the only family member that lives outside of Alaska – and returning home with my son feels like the most important giant sigh of relief.”
The singer has been documenting adventures with her father, Atz Kilcher, who appears on the Discovery Channel series “Alaska: The Last Frontier.” She recently praised him as “a legend” who still “charges hard” at 75 years old, highlighting their shared love of music, working with horses and cattle, and being in “big country.”
Jewel has long been transparent about her personal struggles. The singer-songwriter grew up in challenging circumstances, performing with her father in Alaska before leaving home at 15. She experienced homelessness before being discovered and releasing her breakthrough album “Pieces of You” in 1995.
Throughout her career, she has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness. In 2016, she launched the Jewel Never Broken program in partnership with the Inspiring Children Foundation to provide tools for emotional wellness to young people.
What stands out in Jewel’s recent reflections is her emphasis on personal growth over professional accolades. Her journey represents a powerful reminder that true success isn’t measured by fame or fortune but by finding inner peace and authentic connection.
The singer’s message resonates particularly strongly in an era when conversations about mental health have become increasingly open and important. By sharing her own path from trauma to healing, Jewel offers hope to others facing similar struggles.
As she continues to reconnect with her Alaskan roots and share her experiences with fans, Jewel exemplifies how prioritizing mental and emotional well-being can lead to a life of genuine fulfillment—a message that may be her most impactful contribution beyond her musical legacy.
Trivia
Read full bio of Poulami Nag
