Demi Lovato had a big year with the release of her album Confident, but like many, not everything was amazing throughout the 365 days. 

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Lovato definitely feels like this year had its ups and downs as we near closer to the start of 2016.

The singer took to Instagram Wednesday to reflect, which made her reveal, "As incredible as this year was... This year was also extremely rough."

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Why does Lovato think the year was "extremely rough" despite having a pretty good time overall? Well, she gave a heartfelt message about the loved ones she lost.

In the image for the Instagram post she included a picture of each loved one that passed away in 2015.

 2015. As incredible as this year was.. This year was also extremely rough. Filled with some of the highest highs, I experienced some of the lowest lows. I said hello to a lot of amazing experiences and said goodbye to many that I love but everything happens for a reason and my skin got a lot thicker this year. I learned that no matter how painful things can be, things do get easier and time really does help heal all wounds. I'm so blessed to live the life I do, with the people I love by my side. I'm hoping that 2016 will be a bit lighter with more hellos and less goodbyes but whatever next year brings I know I'm stronger than I was a year ago. Cherish the moments you have with your friends and family, take too many pictures and always find the humor in things. Life's too short for negativity and drama. Spread love, not hate and most importantly be grateful. #RIP2015.. We love and miss you already Spawn, Papa, Uncle Billy, Chris and Buddy.

A photo posted by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Dec 30, 2015 at 8:35pm PST


"Filled with some of the highest highs, I experienced some of the lowest lows. I said hello to a lot of amazing experiences and said goodbye to many that I love but everything happens for a reason and my skin got a lot thicker this year," she dished, adding, "I learned that no matter how painful things can be, things do get easier and time really does help heal all wounds. I'm so blessed to live the life I do, with the people I love by my side. I'm hoping that 2016 will be a bit lighter with more hellos and less goodbyes but whatever next year brings I know I'm stronger than I was a year ago."

Grab some tissues since Lovato only got more emotional.

"Cherish the moments you have with your friends and family, take too many pictures and always find the humor in things. Life's too short for negativity and drama. Spread love, not hate and most importantly be grateful. #RIP2015.. We love and miss you already Spawn, Papa, Uncle Billy, Chris and Buddy," the 23-year-old concluded.

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