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A source confirmed to Vulture that Spears made the move herself and was not suspended.

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Her father had nothing whatsoever to do with this, the source said.

It was her decision, and she is simply taking a break as she said she would.

Ive waited 13 years and counting for my freedom !

Spears reportedly wrote in the deleted post,perVariety.

I deserve to have a life, she said at the time.

I deserve to have a child and family.

It was definitely worth the wait.

Update, 6 p.m.

ET:Spears confirmedon Twitterthat she is taking time away from her Instagram.

Dont worry folks … just taking a little break from social media to celebrate my engagement !

, she wrote, adding to fans that shell be back soon.

Dont worry folks … just taking a little break from social media to celebrate my engagement !

Ill be back soon

Reporting by Claudia Rosenbaum.

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