Im not used to winning stuff.
Thank you so much.
Ive never really thought of myself as a trailblazer.
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Im just as scared and flawed as any person I know.
My message has always been to believe in yourself and love yourself just as you are.
When I write those words, I do so as a reminder to myself as much as anyone else.
Her abuse case was ultimately dismissed in April, though the singer and her team are appealing the order.
Luke, 43, vehemently denies the allegations and is countersuing for defamation and breach of contract.
I know Im not alone.
These are struggles millions of people around the world deal with on a daily basis.
Kesha acknowledged that part of the problem is the way society sees beauty.
Ive decided I want to be part of the solution.
I never dreamed about winning awards for talking honestly about uncomfortable things.
I wanted everyone to like my songs and think I was pretty and think my videos are awesome.
So, its mind blowing to be honored like this after the very public year I had.
I feel stuck, I feel sad, and quite frankly, I feel bloated.
Thank you so much for reminding me that what Im doing is worth it and thank you for caring.
This is a huge reminder that I cant give up.
I have to keep fighting for the truth and I have to keep fighting for my dreams.
If I cant give up, neither can anyone else out there with dreams, she said.
Life is hard sometimes and things dont always work out the way you planned it.
You are worth it.
Billboards Women In Music special airs Monday at 9 p.m.
