Britney Spears says she has brain damage

Britney Spears claimed she suffered brain damage, saying in a Sunday post that her "wings were taken away and brain damage happened to me a long time ago 100 percent." She didn’t specify the exact period but referred to a "troubling time" in her life, possibly alluding to her widely known 2019 mental health crisis, which led to her being institutionalized. Spears has previously mentioned that episode left her with permanent nerve damage, noting in a 2022 video that she had nerve damage on the right side of her body with no known cure. Her post included a photo of her on a horse and referenced the movie character Maleficent losing her wings, likely a metaphor for her own struggles. Recently, her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, claimed in his book that Britney drank alcohol and took medication while pregnant. Britney’s representatives criticized him for profiting from her story and emphasized that her main focus is the well-being of her children, Sean Preston and Jayden James. They noted that Britney has shared her personal experiences in her memoir, highlighting her journey and resilience despite past challenges. Her message conveyed both a reflection on her hardships and gratitude for being alive, suggesting she has moved forward while still acknowledging the lasting effects of her past struggles.