Stephanie Davis hints at new romance as she enjoys Italian meal with mystery man
STEPHANIE Davis posted snaps of a mystery man as they enjoyed an Italian meal on a date last night.
The Hollyoaks actress masked his face with a flower emoji as she hinted at new romance.
Steph, 25, suffered a toxic relationship with her Celebrity Big Brother co-star Jeremy McConnell who was jailed for viciously attacking her.
The mum-of-one went through a dark time during her addiction battle, which left her feeling suicidal.
But things are on the up for Steph who recently said she felt “grateful to be alive” while sharing shocking pictures of her bruised body.
Last night she gushed about dining at her “favourite place” after tucking into a three-course meal.
Recently Stephanie opened up to fans in an honest Instagram post about her struggles.
She said: ” I looked like death, my eyes were completely dead bottom left, the sparkle gone and an empty shell of who I once was, I was Dead inside.
“I never thought I would get through it, I really thought I’d be getting buried soon and life wasn’t for me, i was suicidal & I had nothing left to give, I was sick of trying, sick of justifying myself, mentally absolutely DRAINED.
“I turned to alcohol to numb my pain, it wasn’t about wanting a wine, I needed it to stop the pain I had,I was so scared to feel the hurt I was really feeling inside.
“I was petrified, I was scared, I was lonely, this wasn’t how I thought my life would turn out. I didn’t want to be a single mum I didn’t want the way my life turned out.”
Stephanie went through hell and back when reality TV star McConnell threw her around “around like a rag doll” as she held their baby son in a terrifying attack.
He was handed 20 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, and told to carry out 200 hours community service.
But he later ended up behind bars for skipping his community service to get a hair and beard transplant in Turkey.
Stephanie checked herself into rehab after using booze to cope with the aftermath of her toxic relationship.
Comparing pictures of her battered and bruised to ones holding son Caben, Stephanie says she was proud to admit she needed help.
She added: “Today I am the loving caring amazing mother I knew I could be, I said the three words I found so hard to say because of my pride..
“I need help. Them three words what I feared as weakness turned out to be my strength.
“I couldn’t do it alone.I have learnt how to be able to cope with hard times, I’ve learnt to like ME, I’m starting to learn who I really am,I use to HATE my self, I had no confidence and my self worth was horrific,it will take me along time to love my self, but today..
“I like my self, and that’s good enough for now.
“Now all I want to do is help others, to give hope!I’m not ashamed of being an addict in recovery I am proud.
“It saved my life & made me a better person!! If I can help people & give hope then it’s made my journey all worth while.
“Today I’m so thankful for my life & son.Today I’m grateful I’m alive.”
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