United Kingdom, Nov. 4 -- Kerry Katona sees herself as a "great example" of turning your life around.

The 45-year-old star - who has been open about her issues with addiction over the years - thinks she would have benefited from having her own role models to look up to when she was a child.

She wrote in her column for new! magazine: "I wish to God there had been someone around when I was a kid who had platforms like we do, so people could help us feel less alone. That's why I'm so open.

"I'm a great example of how you can turn your life around and you can get through the worst times."

The former Atomic Kitten singer insisted some things simply get better with time, even if the pain doesn't always go away.

She added: "The hurt will al...