Culture October 4, 2021

Britney Spears says she still has 'a lot of healing to do' amid father's removal from conservatorship

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Britney Spears is in celebration mode, but she knows there's still a lot of work ahead.

The singer has been living it up ever since a judge last week suspended her father, Jamie Spears, from her conservatorship. But over the weekend, she posted a more sober statement, cautioning that it's not time to pop the champagne quite yet.

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"Although there is change and things to celebrate in my life, I still have a lot of healing to do!!!" Spears wrote on Instagram. "Thankfully I have a good support system and am taking time to understand it’s ok to slow down and breathe!!!!!"

"Only through self love I can pray … love … and support others in return!!!!" she concluded.

Spears' lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, said Wednesday's ruling was "a great day for justice."

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Since then, Spears has been sharing photos and videos of herself and fiancé Sam Asghari on vacation in a tropical location. The couple announced their engagement on Sept. 12.

The next hearing, scheduled for Nov. 12, will focus on terminating the singer's 13-year conservatorship for good.