Singer Selena Gomez says she is not ashamed to go public with her health condition, deciding to speak out in support of women.

According to the NY Post , singer and actress Selena Gomez attended a dinner party at the Women in Film event with her 11-year-old sister Gracie Teefey on September 19. She attracted attention with her speech defending herself and the women’s community against criticism that they are “too weak” when talking about their health issues, receiving agreement from the guests.

Selena Gomez said: “I truly believe that strength exists in our moments of weakness, even when we need to ask for help from others. There is no shame in that. I admitted that I can’t get pregnant, announced that I have bipolar disorder so the critics should go away. That’s my life. That’s who I am.”

The 32-year-old beauty added: “Because I want to support women, I decided to speak up about my condition. This is also the reason I love honesty because I know everyone goes through many difficulties. I am not perfect. I do not pretend to be someone else but myself.”

Before ending her speech, Selena Gomez gave a message about not letting others lower your self-worth. “Ignore those who see you as a victim. To me, you are survivors of all challenges,” she said.

Selena Gomez admitted that she could not have children in an interview with Vanity Fair on September 9. The singer revealed that due to complications from lupus and bipolar disorder, she no longer had the chance to become a mother. “I never said this, but unfortunately I could not have children due to many health problems that could have affected the lives of both mother and child. I grieved about this for a long time,” she said.

The artist was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 while on her first tour, Star Dances , and had to postpone concerts to receive treatment. She first spoke about her health condition in a 2015 interview with Billboard . Two years later, the singer underwent a kidney transplant due to complications from the disease. In 2018, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Despite facing many obstacles, the Good for You singer did not give up on her dream of becoming a mother. In an interview with Vanity Fair , she also said she would adopt or have a surrogate mother. Gomez commented: “Things don’t necessarily turn out the way I envisioned. I used to think I would give birth like everyone else, but now I’m more open-minded. I’m very grateful for the methods that help women who want to have children become mothers, including me. Either way, the baby is still my child.”