Justin Bieber revealed a series of deeply personal reflections on Instagram this week, addressing feelings of guilt, insecurity, and a search for redemption as fans express growing concern over his mental health. The Canadian pop star, 31, acknowledged being "flawed" and "selfish," while referencing his struggles with trust, criticism, and spiritual clarity. The posts arrive amid increased speculation about his wellbeing following erratic public appearances and social media behavior in recent months.
"I'm just an average flawed guy," Bieber wrote in one post. "I've done things that have hurt others. I continue to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally." He added, "Yet I woke up this morning with another opportunity to grow and not be so selfish today."
The remarks were followed by a series of additional posts in which Bieber said he feared being "exposed" for his imperfections. "Sometimes I think I'm gonna get exposed if I tell people how selfish I am. Like if I admitted that, maybe people wouldn't like me or trust me," he said.
Bieber, who became a father last August to son Jack Blues with wife Hailey Bieber, also shared spiritual insights. "LOVE DRAWS US IN. LOVE DOESN'T CONDEMN. LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST. LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS AND ENDURES ALL THINGS," he posted. "LOVE HELPS U TO FORGIVE AND LOVE EVEN YOUR ENEMIES."
His emotional posts included commentary on how he wakes up each day with inconsistent feelings. "I can't control how I'm gonna feel," he wrote. "I would find myself even subconsciously blaming God for the bad feeling I woke up with rather than communicate with him and ask him to help me have a change of perspective."
The singer also expressed frustration with himself. "Only God can remove the greed and selfishness from our hearts," he wrote. "Trying harder won't work. Cuz I tried lol."
Bieber's comments came as he shared new footage with his son during an NHL game on Friday between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. In one clip, he cradled Jack while watching the Leafs' narrow 5-4 loss. "Before the heartbreak," Bieber captioned the post. Earlier that day, he had asked fans to "send your prayers up for the Leafs," reinforcing his long-standing support for the team.
The pop star, who skipped the Met Gala earlier this week, has been largely absent from public events, even as wife Hailey made a solo appearance in New York in a Saint Laurent blazer dress and Tiffany diamonds. Despite his absence, Bieber shared several photos of Hailey, gushing over his "baby" and showing his continued support.
Fans have responded to Bieber's posts with a mix of concern and support. "You are in our prayers to help you feel and be better, we love you Justin," one user commented. Others were more critical, suggesting that he should redirect his energy toward helping others and "get over" himself.
The singer's representative did not respond to media inquiries, though his team previously told TMZ that the persistent speculation about his health is "exhausting and pitiful" and that Bieber remains focused on fatherhood and music production.
In February, fan scrutiny intensified after a video of Bieber at Hailey's skincare brand event circulated online, showing him grinning and swaying awkwardly. Comments poured in questioning if the person in the video was really him, with users posting "Is he okay?!" and "This is so hard to watch."
