LONDON: Pop icon Britney Spears has revealed the emotional toll of her 13-year-long conservatorship in an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir, “The Woman in Me.” The Grammy-winning artist shared her experiences, shedding light on the mistreatment she endured under the control of her father, James Spears.
In the memoir, Spears candidly discusses the impact of her father’s actions, expressing how she constantly felt inadequate. “Feeling like you are never good enough is a soul-crushing state of being for a child,” she wrote, recounting her childhood experiences. Even as a successful artist, Spears continued to grapple with her father’s demeaning behavior, feeling like she “wasn’t good enough” and describing herself as a “child-robot.”
Britney Spears Discusses Childhood Stories
Spears revealed how the conservatorship, which was lifted in 2021, stripped away her independence and took her “womanhood” from her. She shared her belief that if given the freedom, she would have overcome her challenges, stating, “Thirteen years went by with me feeling like a shadow of myself. I think back now on my father and his associates having control over my body and my money for that long and it makes me feel sick.”
Reflecting on her musical achievements during the conservatorship, Spears acknowledged that despite her personal struggles, she managed to accomplish significant milestones, including releasing albums and headlining a Las Vegas residency.
Britney Spears’ memoir promises an intimate glimpse into her life, shedding light on the complexities of fame, family, and personal identity.
