Victoria Justice opens up about her mom’s scary health battle

Victoria Justice's mother, Serene Reed, is recovering from what she called a "serious health scare."

Victoria Justice has a fresh appreciation for life. Her mother, Serene Reed, is recovering from what she called a “serious health scare.”

On Tuesday, August 1, the Victorious star shared an emotional statement on Instagram. In it, she opened up about “one of the most terrifying experiences” of her life over the past month, adding that it “rocks you to your core and puts everything into perspective.”

Justice explained that her mom’s health scare shook the entire family. According to her, the past few weeks have been scary and emotional. Still, she said her mother is improving daily, even though they’re not fully out of the woods yet. She added that she’s praying for a full recovery and feels confident it will happen, calling her mother “one strong lady.”

The 33-year-old actress also reflected on how fragile life can be. She admitted it’s easy to dismiss the idea that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, but this experience reminded her just how true that really is. So, she urged fans to tell loved ones they love them often and to make the most of the time they have together.

Alongside her message, Justice shared photos embracing her mother, who is seen lying in a hospital bed. Other pictures capture lighter moments, including her in a music studio, riding a carousel, and watching Chappell Roan perform. That performance took place at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival over the weekend.

In her caption, Justice expressed gratitude toward her friends and family for their support throughout the difficult month. She also mentioned feeling thankful to be writing music again.

Finally, she closed her message on a hopeful note, writing that she made it through August and is looking forward to September. As she put it, she believes the month ahead holds plenty of good things in store.