Kerry Katona has revealed that she assisted her mother Sue during a suicide attempt, breaking down in tears as she recounted the traumatic event on Channel 5's In Therapy.
The 36-year-old former Atomic Kitten star admitted that she played a part in her mother's potentially fatal overdose, saying: 'I got all her medicines out and said, “Go on, take them, you’re selfish.” I made her take all the pills, then I rang for an ambulance and told her I’d pick her up after school.' Her mother survived the incident.
Katona also opened up about the heartbreaking reason behind having her five children's names tattooed on her wrists. She explained that her mother used to self-harm, saying: 'My mum used to slit her wrists and the last time she did it was when I was 15 with a Stanley knife.'
To prevent herself from following a similar path, Katona had Heidi, Lilly-Sue, Molly, Maxwell and Dylan inked on her wrists. 'If it’s hereditary I’d have to be one selfish person to cut through my kids’ names, so that’s why they’re there,' she said.
Katona expressed pride in her children, stating: 'I’m so proud of how my kids have turned out and that’s down to me.'
In Therapy: Kerry Katona airs on Thursday November 3 at 10pm on Channel 5. Anyone affected by the issues in this story can contact Samaritans by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected].
