Kerry Katona was beaming from ear to ear as she revealed to fans that she had finally bought a house 13 years after losing everything after filing for bankruptcy.
The 40-year-old former Atomic Kitten was overjoyed as she took to social media to confirm the exciting news alongside an empowering message where she urged fans never to give up.
Her news comes over a decade after Kerry filed for bankruptcy in 2008 before being declared bankrupt a second time in 2013.
In her latest Instagram post, the mum of five admitted that she had struggled with suicidal thoughts over the years but vowed never to give up.
Despite battling addiction and mental health struggles in the past, Kerry has vowed to never let other people's opinions define how she saw herself. She also credited her fiancé Ryan Mahoney for supporting her every step of the way.
Kerry also confirmed that the move to her new abode would mean that she is relocating up to the North - days after being spotted house hunting in Cheshire.
"Good morning you beautiful people!!! Well it’s official!! After losing EVERYTHING 13 years ago and having to rent I’ve finally bought me a house!!" Kerry wrote on Instagram.
"I want to share this news because many times over the years I literally felt suicidal! BUT I never gave up! If I can turn things around and get back on top ANYONE can.
She added: "I’m not gonna lie Credit where credit due I’m really proud of myself. DONT EVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF!!!!!!! Doesn’t matter if others don’t believe in you just as long as you believe in yourself! Thank you @ryanmahoney_7 for always having faith in me even when I didn’t. I love you #LOA #stateofmind.
"Even 6 years ago I never thought I’d be where I am today! It’s been bloody hard. Drugs, bankruptcy, bipolar, mental health, anxiety, divorcees breakdowns, car crash TVs WOW I honestly never thought I’d get through it all! But here I am.
Kerry then urged her fans: "Tell yourself every day you love yourself, tell yourself every day your worth it and never ever let other people’s opinions define you as a person! Learn from it all, move on and help others. oh and yes.. I’m moving back up north."
Kerry was first declared bankrupt in 2008 after failing to settle a £417,000 tax bill. In the years that followed, she continued to struggle with her finances and went through the process again in 2013.
At the time, Kerry had lost a major contract with supermarket chain Iceland and was struggling to cope with her mortgage repayments. She lost her home and cars and was also forced to take her children out of private school.
In interviews at the time, she admitted she'd not been careful with her cash and had splashed out on expensive presents for her partner at the time.
She also was banned from having access to a credit card and had to live in rented accommodation.
Despite facing a difficult few years, Kerry has completely turned her financial situation around and couldn't be happier at marking the next chapter of her life with a new home.
The star was inundated with supportive messages on social media as fans wished Kerry well amid the latest news.
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