In several Instagram posts, R&B singer Chrisette Michele details how her life changed after singing at President Donald Trump's inauguration.
The singer was heavily criticized for singing for Trump earlier this year. Despite the backlash, however, she stood by the decision and justified it by claiming she had to act as a bridge because no other Democrats were planning to attend the event.
Many of her critics were fans but high-profile celebrities like filmmaker Spike Lee came out against her for taking part in the inauguration and he went as far as firing her off of his latest Netflix project, She's Gotta Have It.
During an appearance on CNN in January, she told Brooke Baldwin that "If we're artists, if we're supposed to be the people who shake the world with our art, then we've got to stand on stages where we're uncomfortable, and tell our truth."
On Oct. 27, Michele revealed that she had a miscarriage and suffered depression after being dropped by Capitol Records.
The first post hinted that she felt abandoned by the black community and that loneliness contributed to the depression.
"I know I've sown positive seeds. I know I've lifted people. I know I've been a part of community activations and black empowerment. When a community sticks its middle finger up at you and completely forgets everything you've ever done, you're worthless… You've just spent ten years kicking your own ass to be there for everyone and suddenly no one is there for you? I don't need to be here…"
Being dropped by Capitol Records was not the worst pain she endured; losing a child made her reevaluate her entire life.
Through it all, Michele reassures fans that she will never stop being a strong black woman.