Britney Spears recently described her DUI incident as a “blessing in disguise” while addressing the public for the first time since her sentencing and release from rehab.
The 44-year-old pop icon, who faced arrest for suspected DUI on March 4, took to Instagram on Saturday to share her thoughts about her “spiritual journey.”
Earlier in the week, Spears appeared in court, where she pleaded guilty and received a sentence of 12 months probation.
This development followed her nearly three-week stay at a luxurious rehab center, aimed at addressing issues related to substance abuse and mental well-being, coinciding with her family’s reunion, which she did not attend.
In a heartfelt Instagram post paired with an image of a yellow and white snake, Spears wrote: “Visited the pet store with my kids and found this stunning baby snake…
“Snakes symbolize good health, higher consciousness, and sheer luck… I’m incredibly grateful to my friends and the wonderful new people I’ve met during my spiritual journey… truly a blessing in disguise…”
Britney Spears, 44, called her DUI drama a ‘blessing in disguise’ as she spoke out for the first time after her sentencing and rehab exit
The songstress jumped to her main Instagram page on Saturday as she reflected on her ‘spiritual journey’
The Baby One More Time hitmaker added that she still needs ‘to learn how to be kind to myself and the way I speak to myself…
‘It’s a never ending journey and sometimes I just stop, look up and say wow God I think that was you and smile on!!!!’
Earlier this week on Monday, Spears pleaded guilty at her arraignment which took place at the Ventura County Superior Court.
She entered the guilty plea via her lawyer, Michael Goldstein, as the star did not attend the arraignment in person.
The singer was sentenced to 12 months probation and one day in jail, which she has already served.
Spears has also been ordered to enroll in a three-month alcohol and drug education program.
She was fined $721 and was additionally ordered to see a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month.
The music artist was ordered to not consume alcohol and drugs aside from prescription medication.
Alongside a photo of a yellow and white-colored snake, Spears penned: ‘Went to the pet store with my kids and look at what what a beautiful baby snake this is…’
‘It’s a never ending journey and sometimes I just stop, look up and say wow God I think that was you and smile on!!!!’ she concluded
She entered the guilty plea via her lawyer, Michael Goldstein, as the star did not attend the arraignment in person; Goldstein seen above on Monday in Ventura, California
Ventura County Superior Court Commissioner Matthew Nemerson also ruled that police could search her vehicle without a warrant if she was pulled over again.
Following the arraignment, Spears’ attorney issued a statement outside of the court and said, ‘Miss Spears is doing well. She came home in anticipation of this hearing.’
Daily Mail previously obtained documents which revealed Spears had been facing criminal charges as she was charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI by prosecutors.
Spears was not required to attend the hearing due to the charge being a misdemeanor.
The plea deal the star took is known as a ‘wet reckless’ and is for defendants with no prior history of DUI.
It is also for defendants who have a low blood alcohol level, when there is no injury or crash, and when the subject shows ‘self-motivation to address underlying issues through rehabilitation or a drug and alcohol program.’
Following her arrest, Spears ‘voluntarily’ checked herself in to the luxe rehab facility Borden Cottage in Maine.
Following the arraignment, Spears’ attorney issued a statement outside of the court and said, ‘Miss Spears is doing well. She came home in anticipation of this hearing’; seen in 2019 in L.A.
The minimum stay is 45 days and costs up to $140,000, per Recovery.com.
However, the pop star stayed at the cottage for less than three weeks.
Spears was also a no-show at a rare family reunion as her niece Maddie celebrated her high school graduation on Saturday.
The 17-year-old is the eldest daughter of the pop star’s sister Jamie Lynn Spears.
Other family members that were in attendance at the graduation included mom Lynn, dad Jamie, and her son Sean Preston.
Jamie Lynn’s youngest daughter Ivey, eight, was also spotted during the special day.
Spears was also a no-show at a rare family reunion as her niece Maddie celebrated her high school graduation on Saturday. The 17-year-old is the eldest daughter of the pop star’s sister Jamie Lynn Spears
The singer shares Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden 19, with ex-husband Kevin Federline
The singer shares Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden 19, with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Jayden recently spoke out following his famous mom’s DUI arrest and rehab exit.
During an outing in West Hollywood this week on Wednesday, he was asked by photographers about his mother’s rehab stay and simply replied ‘no comment,’ per TMZ.
However, he gave an affirmative nod when also questioned if the songstress was ‘doing good.’
