In a remarkably candid and introspective piece, Kerry Katona has laid bare her soul, revealing a powerful journey of self-discovery and emotional growth that has finally brought her a sense of peace.
The former Atomic Kitten star and media personality, long followed for her turbulent personal life, has penned a deeply personal column detailing her hard-won path to maturity. She credits this profound shift to a conscious decision to stop playing the victim and to finally confront the deep-seated trauma that has shaped her life.
Confronting the Past to Secure the Future
Katona reveals that her driving force is her role as a mother to her five children. The fear of history repeating itself, of her kids facing the same struggles she endured, became the catalyst for change. This meant doing the difficult, internal work she had long avoided.
"I’ve really had to have a good look at myself and my past," she confesses, highlighting the challenging but necessary process of introspection.
From Blame to Accountability: A New Mindset
A central theme of her revelation is the rejection of a victim mentality. Katona admits that for years, it was easier to blame her parents and her tumultuous upbringing for her problems. Now, she embraces a new philosophy: taking radical accountability for her own life.
"It’s down to me to change it," she states with a newfound resilience. This empowering stance marks a significant departure from her past and is the bedrock of her current stability.
The Tools for Transformation
Katona's journey hasn't been navigated alone. She is a strong advocate for professional support, openly endorsing therapy and counselling as vital tools for healing. She is also focusing on physical health, working with a nutritionist to combat the autoimmune disease Psoriasis, demonstrating a holistic approach to her wellbeing that prioritises both mind and body.
While she is proud of her progress, Katona is careful not to declare herself "fully healed." Instead, she frames it as being "on the right path"—a continuous journey of growth and learning for the sake of her children and herself.
