Danniella Westbrook has spoken candidly about her former struggles with addiction claiming the ridicule she faced allowed her to find “a new way of life".Teasing a new book, the former EastEnders star took to Instagram branding her "car-crash addiction days" as a "blessing" to help others "suffering in silence".The 48-year-old has battled extreme drug addiction over the years, having once been pictured with her nose falling apart due to cocaine abuse.Sharing the news of her third book release, Danniella – who has previously said she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and paranoia schizophrenia – says her life struggles have made her stronger.Danniella wrote: “Today I am grateful for my journey my life my mistakes and the fact I’ve made them and faced them publicly… People criticise me ridicule me judge me and throw hate at me … and it’s all ok.“People are entitled to have an opinion and also freedom of speech.
And I actually would like to thank people for throwing stones at me because without some of that hate I may well not be sat here today writing my third book.”She went on to say that the negative publicity was a “blessing” that allowed her to help others suffering with the same demons.
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