You’ve followed Miley Cyrus through countless transformations, and now she’s opening up about something deeply personal—how she and her family overcame years of silent conflict without therapy. During her Something Beautiful album press tour, she spoke candidly to Monica Lewinsky about a challenging period she calls their “dark decade.” With honesty and warmth, she described how fractured bonds were rebuilt using connection and joy.
A Family Stuck In A ‘Dark Decade’ Finds New Beginning
Miley revealed the family faced a period when “half of us weren’t speaking to each other at one point.” That realization hit her hard. Exploring that breakdown led her to actively repair relationships. “That was a really important part of my year this year,” she explained. She acknowledged her instinctual loyalty to her mother, Tish Cyrus, often influenced her priorities when her parents separated. Now communication is restored—an essential reset for her extended family.
Emotional Clutter and the Power of Joyful Reconnections
She described prolonged conflict among her immediate family as “emotional hoarding,” a metaphor that captures years of untouched hurt piling up. Instead of diving straight into tense discussions, she chose to reconnect through positive experiences. Miley said, “But I just kind of bust through the pile that’s stacked, and just go, ‘I’m here. You’re here. Let’s start by having a good time together.’ ” That playful approach, she says, laid the emotional groundwork for healing.
Healing Without Therapy: A White Flag For Peace
You’d expect a high-profile family like the Cyruses to seek professional help, but Miley was insistent: “We’re so messy we didn’t even do any of that.” The idea of organized family therapy would “have been a war,” she admitted. Instead, she extended a symbolic “white flag” and patiently worked to convene her loved ones. That gesture, simple in concept, held profound emotional meaning—and apparently worked.
A Song in the Works About Secrets and Trust
Her public healing journey inspired Miley’s latest creative outlet. She’s currently working on an unreleased track called “Secrets,” written with her father in mind. “I wrote this song about my dad because I wanted him to tell me even though there were secrets…” she shared. This song reflects her desire to be a safe confidant, especially as a middle child who could bridge communication gaps and heal old wounds.
Understanding Her Parents’ Styles and Their Biological Impact
Miley used the conversation to characterize each parent’s communication style. Tish Cyrus “will stay in something that makes her uncomfortable for way too long, not wanting to hurt somebody.” Billy Ray processes differently, she said. The singer described her father as “intelligent” and “very intuitive,” though she admitted those traits have also felt “manipulative.” She noted his political instincts influenced her early life, only becoming clear now in her thirties.
Public Clarifications After Instagram Rumors and Family Drama
Her interview comes after an Instagram exchange squashing speculation about Tish supposedly unfollowing her. Miley addressed rumors directly. “My mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us,” she said. She also acknowledged previous “challenges” with her dad. “Now, in my thirties, family is my priority above all else,” she concluded. She said she’s found peace in knowing “bridges have been built and time has done a lot of healing.”
Family, Forgiveness, and the Journey Toward Peace
Reading her story you sense underlying hope and vulnerability. Miley’s willingness to say it aloud—calling herself messy and uncertain—adds depth to public narratives of perfection. Most families don’t air drama publicly, but hers offers a blueprint: start with joy, extend a white flag, and rebuild connections without judgment. For fans everywhere, that message feels timeless.
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Via: People
