Nicole Richie not apologetic about her wild past

Nicole Richie, daughter of veteran singer Lionel Richie, may have struggled for years with a heroin addiction and had a wild lifestyle, but she does not regret her past.
The reality TV star said she is not apologetic for the mistakes she made as the experiences taught her a lot about confidence, reported AceShowbiz.
"It is no secret that I have, at times, taken advantage of my time on this planet. And as much as I have to look at those moments and learn from them, as we all do, it's important for me to have gratitude for that time, too. Not shame. Being ashamed of your life is not OK.

"I realized I am actually extremely thankful I was so beastly in front of the world for a few reasons. It's so bad in people's minds that there's nothing that can embarrass me now. I got a little surprise gift of freedom! I also truly believe if I didn't have so many eyes on me, it would've been easier for me to slip back into my reckless behavior...," she wrote on Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter.
The mother of two, who lived a glamorous life with her BFF and "The Simple Life" co-star Paris Hilton, added that she is "not going to apologize for being me.