She even admitted that for years, she didn’t know she could attempt to end the conservatorship.

“Ma’am, I didn’t know I could petition the conservatorship to end it.

“It’s embarrassing and demoralizing what I’ve been through.

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And that’s the main reason I’ve never said it openly.

you’re able to read the full transcript of Spears' statement viaNPR.

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