In the lead-up to the release of her much-anticipated memoir, "The Woman in Me," pop icon Britney Spears has taken to social media to address the mounting controversy and speculation surrounding the book's content. The singer, who has been at the center of media attention for much of her life, sought to clarify her intentions behind the memoir and respond to the headlines that have been making waves.

Spears expressed her dissatisfaction with the reception her memoir has been getting. In a candid Instagram post dated October 20, she assured her fans and followers, "I did not write the book to offend anyone." She emphasized that a significant portion of the book focuses on events from two decades ago, stating, "Most of my book is from 20 years ago... I have moved on and it's a beautiful clean slate from here!!!"

The pop star further elaborated on her reasons for penning the memoir, explaining, "This is actually a book I didn't know needed to be written." She described the tell-all as a deep dive into her younger years, her relationships, and her often tumultuous dealings with family members. "Although some might be offended, it has given me closure on all things for a better future!!! Hopefully, I can enlighten people who feel particularly alone in most cases or hurt or misunderstood," she added.

Spears was forthright in her post, addressing the media's portrayal of her memoir. "Again, my motive for this book was not to harp on my past experiences which is what the press is doing and it's dumb and silly. I have moved on since then," she concluded.

Fans were quick to rally behind the singer, flooding her post with messages of support and admiration for her courage in sharing some of her most challenging memories. One fan commented, "We are happy to hear your voice again Britney! For far too long you were silenced. It’s time you were able to tell us in your words what’s been going on for the last 20+ years. Be proud we are proud of you!"

Another revelation from the memoir that has garnered significant attention is Spears' disclosure about an abortion she had during her relationship with Justin Timberlake in the early 2000s. An excerpt from the book reads, "Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young. I’m sure people will hate me for this, but I agreed not to have the baby ... If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father."

Britney Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me," is set to hit shelves on Tuesday, October 24.