Until today, many of us could be forgiven for thinking everything was going well forBritney Spears.

I wanted to take the IUD out so I could start trying to have another baby.

So basically, this conservatorship is doing me way more harm than good" (viaThe Hill).

Britney Spears in 2019

I packed my bags and went to that place.

They all lived in the house with me, the nurses, the 24-7 security… And I’m happy.'

It’s a lie.

Britney Spears in 2012

I thought I just maybe [have] said that enough.

Because I’ve been in denial.

I’ve been in shock.

Britney Spears in Brazil 2011

I am traumatized."

I’m telling you again, because I’m not lying.

I want to feel heard.

Spears' heartbreaking plea called for some release from the life she was living at the moment.

She finished her 20-minute statement by pleading: “I deserve to have a life.

I’ve worked my whole life.

But I do feel like there is a crunch here.

And I feel open and I’m okay to talk to you today about it…

I’m tired of feeling alone.