Demi Lovato Says Their Message amid Frozen Yogurt Controversy Got 'Lost in Translation': 'I'm Still Learning'

Demi Lovatois determined to keep learning. The singer, 28, opened up about using their platform to try to spread awareness about causes they’re passionate about — and how the message doesn’t always land the way it’s intended to — during anAudacy Check In on Facebook Liveon Thursday. “Every time I’ve made a statement over Instagram or Twitter, I felt like it’s gotten lost in translation a little bit,” they admitted.

Demi Lovato Says They 'Never Truly Identified' with Being a 'Sexy, Feminine' Pop Star

Demi Lovato.Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty One month aftercoming out as non-binary,Demi Lovatoisusing their voice to advocatefor the LGBTQ+ community. On Thursday, the 28-year-old singer launched a new action and sweepstakescampaign with Propellerthat will benefit organizations including theHuman Rights Campaign,The Trevor ProjectandThe Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. “I really believe thatwhen I overdosed in 2018, it was becauseI was ignoring my truth. I went to such great lengths to suppress who I really am to fit this sexy, feminine pop star and actress image that others had assigned for me that I never truly identified with,” they tell PEOPLE exclusively.

Demi Lovato Says They 'Shoved Down' Their Queer Identity for Years: 'I Tried to Fit Into a Mold'

Demi Lovatois living their complete truth.Aftercoming out as non-binaryearlier this week, the singer is opening up about coming to terms with their identity while in the spotlight. PEOPLE has an exclusive clip of Lovato’s chat withGlenn CloseandAnderson CooperforBring Change to Mind’s “A Conversation Starter” livestream.“I had suppressed so much of myself over the years. Growing up in the South and being raised Christian, I had these beliefs I had been told,” Lovato, 28, tells Close and Cooper in the clip.

Demi Lovato Says They Are 'No Longer' California Sober: 'Sober Sober Is the Only Way to Be'

Demi Lovato.Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Demi Lovatois going to be “sober sober.” On Thursday, the 29-year-old singer announced that they would no longer be “California sober” — a term describing those who choose to use marijuana, but remain sober from alcohol — and instead opt for full sobriety. (Lovato’s personal approach to “California sobriety” differed from the typical definition since they previously stated that they also drink in moderation.) “I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways,” they wrote on Instagram.

Demi Lovato Says They Are 'So Proud' of Forthcoming Album: 'It's My Absolute Best Yet'

Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Demi Lovatois proud of themselves. In an InstagramStoryon Thursday, the “Stone Cold” singer got candid with fans about their new album and what it symbolizes to them. “Getting emotional listening to my new album because I’m so proud of it,” they wrote, “It’s my absolute best yet and so representative of me, where I started and who I am today.” They continued, “Yesterday I posted a song called ‘Happy Ending’ and even tho I wrote this in an incredibly dark place, I’m so grateful I’m no longer in that low, cold and lonely place… I’m sure that no matter what happens in my life…my happy ending is never having to fall into old habits again.