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Gemma Jones

Danniella Westbrook says kids 'saved her' as 'dangerous days' are behind her

Danniella Westbrook has been praised as she posted a "strong" message about overcoming addiction.

The former EastEnders star claimed her son, 26-year-old Kai Jenkins, "saved" her life. In an emotional post on her Instagram account, the 49-year-old actress shared the troubles that her addiction brought to her family and explained how being a mum helped to give her the drive needed to recover.

She shared an image of her and her son together with the text "my best friend" written over it. Danniella wrote: "I know in my heart he was sent to me for a reason."

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