And while the experience opened her eyes to cruelty, it also led to her being uplifted by moms in her circle and across the internet who came to her and Phoenix’s defense.

“It makes me feel so grateful knowing that there’s so many people in the world that love and support me. Sticking up for me meant the world to me, and to have people looking out for Phoenix in that way, it meant a lot.”

The Paris In Love star says that she’s been inundated with letters, DMs, and other messages from parents who were in disbelief that she had to go through this so early in her parenting journey.

“I’ve just been reading all the messages from people saying how much they love Phoenix and how beautiful he is and to not listen to the trolls. That just meant a lot to me, to see how much love there is for me and my son. So anyone reading this, thank you so much. I really, really appreciate everyone looking out for us.”

Paris Hilton and Phoenix

Hilton is stepping into the holiday season as a mom of two, embarking on this new chapter of parenting alongside Reum, and says she’s “just over the moon that our little princess is here!”

“My life just feels so complete, having my little baby boy and now my little girl,” she tells PEOPLE.

Hilton says the couple, who welcomed son Phoenix, “are just so grateful and so happy. It’s exciting to be spending our first holidays as parents.”

“I’m looking forward to those moments so much. The holidays have always been special to me, but now they’re even more special now that I have a family to share it with.”

Celebrating Phoenix’s Arrival

Phoenix, the first child of Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, arrived in the world on January 16 through a surrogate.

Hilton shared the joyous news of Phoenix’s arrival on Instagram, expressing her immeasurable love for him. Let’s celebrate this incredible story of love and hope by sharing it with others. Together, we can spread kindness and understanding.