How Katy Perry Beat Depression and Improved Her Mental Health - Best Motivational Success Story "People talk about bullying, but you can be your own bully in some ways. You can be the person who is standing in your way to success, and that was the case for me." Katy Perry is an American artist who was born in a very conservative family. Her mother and father were both pastors. Her family struggled financially. They sometimes had to use food stamps and eat from the Food donated to the church. Katy Perry grew up under many restrictions. She was only allowed to listen to gospel music. And television shows, were forbidden. In 2001, She released her first album (a gospel record), but the album was commercially unsuccessful. Only few copies were sold. Katy Perry's beginnings were hard, because she had to face many obstacles and failures before she became who she is today. Before publishing her album ‘One of the Boys’, which was a huge success, many of her songs got shelv