{"id":502562,"date":"2026-03-29T23:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/502562\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T23:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:52:12","slug":"tulisa-cried-like-a-baby-for-weeks-as-she-pays-tribute-to-soul-mate-amid-cancer-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/502562\/","title":{"rendered":"Tulisa ‘cried like a baby’ for weeks as she pays tribute to ‘soul mate’ amid cancer battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former X Factor judge Tulisa has opened up on her friends cancer diagnosis, how she ‘cried like a baby’ for weeks after quitting smoking and how she is putting a focus on self-care<\/p>\n

Jessica Clarke Digital Reporter <\/p>\n

18:13, 29 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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The former X Factor judge, 37, gave her followers an update on Sunday and shared how she has hit a milestone since quitting smoking and how she is focusing on self care<\/p>\n

Tulisa<\/a> has opened up on her friends cancer diagnosis and how she ‘cried like a baby’ for weeks after quitting smoking. The former X Factor<\/a> judge, 37, gave her followers an update on Sunday and shared how she has hit a milestone since quitting smoking and how she is focusing on self care.<\/p>\n

Tulisa shared a Photo to Instagram of her close friend Michelle McKenna, along with the caption: “1. 2025 was a big year in terms of emotional & personal growth. A lot of chaos to work through. Especially for my sister @michelleplatnum embracing her breast cancer diagnosis. Surgery has gone well so far so good. What an absolute warrior. Her positive energy & ability to still laugh has been truly remarkable & inspiring.”<\/p>\n

The singer added: “You are not just my sister. You are my soul mate. & I don’t know where I would be in this world<\/a> without you. I love you sis. You ain’t going NOWHERE! Her bravery inspires us all to check our own health. Family is everything! @iamdanieljohnson love you bro. Please check your breasts!”<\/p>\n

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Tulisa shared a Photo to Instagram of her close friend Michelle McKenna<\/p>\n

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Recognising her own achievements, she continued: “Today marks 6 weeks without cigarettes & 1 month nicotine free! Still on a 0 nicotine vape till withdrawals ease. Huge thanks to @allencarrseasyway for their home 1 on 1 session & continued support.”<\/p>\n

She added: “I cried like a baby the first few weeks, but I’ve given myself grace & stayed focused on exercise & self care. Feeling stronger every day.”<\/p>\n

It comes as she detailed her ‘intense’ seven day ayahuasca retreat in Peru where she was left ‘crying for hours’ after she took a psychedelic drug.<\/p>\n

Ayahuasca is a blend of two plants, the ayahuasca vine and a shrub called chacruna, which reportedly contains the hallucinogenic drug (DMT). Tulisa was involved in three ayahuasca ceremonies where she had the brew while in the presence of doctors and shamans.<\/p>\n

The singer shared some clips from her stay where she slammed people who ‘just see the substance as a drug’. She told her followers: “So guys\u2026 I spent 7 nights at @etnikas.ayahuasca.retreats & had 3 ayahuasca ceremonies, each a different experience & more work than expected. I understand why the plant & process are so sacred. Those who see it as just a ‘drug’ need more research.”<\/p>\n

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It comes as she detailed her ‘intense’ seven day ayahuasca retreat in Peru where she was left ‘crying for hours<\/p>\n

Discussing the ’emotional’ experience, she went on to say: “‘The main message I received was the ability to see my own light & purpose, mostly through the eyes of those I love & that love me. It was super emosh. I spent hours crying in the first ceremony.<\/p>\n

“I connected with loved ones who’ve passed, including Uncle B, & the higher consciousness of those currently in my life, & those with unresolved conflict, past lives\/soul contracts, those yet to enter my future, as well as possible glimpses of my future.<\/p>\n

“How much truth was in that will be revealed in time. I felt the higher consciousness (God) that we’re all part of. My downloads were very intense. Throughout the group experiences varied, but no one who prepared seemed to regret it. I was exhausted after the 1st, I felt like I’d gone through a kind of spiritual labour for 6 hours.”<\/p>\n

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Tulisa said she asked for the ‘death of my ego’ <\/p>\n

Tulisa said she asked for the ‘death of my ego’ but added: “Only to realize my ego was my survival protection due to a deep fear of being misunderstood. & I emerged even more assured & empowered on my path. The second ceremony was heavy due to exhaustion. So I asked to be pulled out. The doctors & shamans @etnikas.ayahuasca.retreats handled it very well. Their medical rep is one of the reasons I chose them.<\/p>\n

“In the third ceremony, I purged for about six hours, consistently throwing up releasing old trauma & anxiety. I’d say I feel like a new woman, but I more so understand & remember who I am. I feel more balanced, grounded, calm, self assured & powerful. This intense & sacred experience isn’t for the faint hearted, but if you’re ready for growth, it’s worth researching. Lots of love, Tula 2.0. P.s still cigarette free.”<\/p>\n

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