I had to stop because I had everything and I was absolutely broken inside.

She continued: I dont want to see your bodies on Instagram.

I want to see whats in here [holds chest].

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Im not trying to get validation nor do I need it anymore.

Gomez then thanked fans for staying loyal to her during her break.

If you are broken, you do not have to stay broken, she said, near tears.

She then said she was taking time off to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness.

The break followed the release of her2015 albumRevivalandsubsequent tour.

I think its safe to say that all of you know my life whether I like it or not.

I had to stop because I had everything and I was absolutely broken inside.

I dont want to see your bodies on Instagram.

I want to see whats in here [holds chest].

Im not trying to get validation nor do I need it anymore.

If you are broken you do not have to stay broken.

If thats anything whether you respect me or not thats one thing you should know about me.

I care about people.

Thank you so much for this.

This is for you.