Non-profit rejects Jamie’s donation
Fans of Britney felt the younger Spears didn’t support her sister enough
When Jamie Lynn Spears’ revealed on October 11 that she had finished writing her memoir Things I Should’ve Said, she also mentioned that she would donating a part of the proceeds to a non-profit organisation.
“I’ve spent my whole life believing that I had to pretend to be perfect, even when I wasn’t, so for the first time I am opening up about my own mental health,” the singer posted on her Instagram along with a picture of her book. “I’m so happy to announce that a portion of my book proceeds will be going to @thisismybrave, because I know how scary it can be to share personal struggles, especially if you don’t feel you have the support oto do so, and they are doing amazing work to support and encourage people as they bravely share their experiences.”
However, fans of her sister Britney Spears weren’t a fan of the idea, saying that Jamie wasn’t supportive enough of Britney’s long-running battle to get their father removed as her conservator. In the recent past, Britney has opened up about how oppressive the conservatorship had been for her and has even slammed her family for not helping her when she needed them the most.
Now, following the backlash, the organisation This is My Brave has said they would decline Jamie’s donation. “We Heard You. We’re Taking Action. We are deeply sorry to anyone we offended. We are declining the donation from Jamie Lynn Spears’ upcoming book,” they said in their statement.