Ariana Grande opens up about the effects of the Manchester attack on her mental health
The singer has revealed she is still suffering
Ariana Grande has revealed that she is still suffering after the events of 22nd May 2017, when 22 people had their lives tragically cut short by an act of terror. The singer visited those affected, organised a huge charity concert in Manchester called 'One Love' on 4th June 2017 to raise money for the survivors and the victims' families. Ariana regularly posts messages of support to her fans - but has now spoken of how 'guilty' she feels talking about how the events still affect her.
After having a few months away from the public eye to recover from the traumatic ordeal, Ariana has now brought out a new single, 'No Tears Left To Cry', which is in part a tribute to the fans who were affected, and is preparing to bring out a new album this year entitled 'Sweetener'.
But in an interview with British Vogue, Ariana has revealed that there has been lifelong damage done to her as a result of the attack in which 22 people lost their lives and many others were left seriously injured.
The 24-year-old confessed to the magazine that she now suffers from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the horrific ordeal.
She said, "It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss. But, yeah, it's a real thing.
"I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it as well."
She went on to add that she checks in on Twitter with 15-year-old Millie Robson, who was left with shrapnel in her legs, and admitted feeling guilt for talking about her own situation.
She said, "Almost every word brings fresh tears. Time is the biggest thing. I feel like I shouldn't even be talking about my own experience - like I shouldn't even say anything.
"I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry."
Ariana recently revealed that she had gotten a tattoo in tribute to those affected by that night - unveiling an adorable little Manchester bee behind her ear, the symbol of the strength the city showed in the wake of the attack.
Read tributes to the victims of the Manchester attack.