Stephanie Davis praises dad for support in emotional birthday post

Stephanie Davis has paid an emotional tribute to her father after his supported through her mental health battle.

The \'Hollyoaks\' actress - who recently revealed her on-screen break from the soap was because of a suicide attempt - praised her dad for helping her with the "hardest battle" of her life with a message last night (07.01.20) on his birthday.

She wrote on her We Are Simply Complicated Instagram page: "He said today his best present was this, pointing to me where I was sat, meaning me sat here, sober, alive & present.

"You forget sometimes how much you put your family through. (sic)"

She added that both she and her two-year-old son Caben-Albi would be "lost without him" and described her dad as an "amazing" father figure for her own little boy.

She said: "I\'d be lost without him, we both wouldme & Caben.He\'s not only been an amazing father to me, but father figure to Caben too. (sic)"

The 26-year-old soap star - who insisted a "thank you will never be enough" - revealed her dad\'s advice helped her get through her struggles, and how he inspired her to "fight".

She continued: "I will also never forget when I wanted to kill myself my dad called me & I was literally screaming & he said, what are you going to do kid, give up or Fight through this weekend till we get you help.

"It was only for my dads words at that moment when i needed it the most I clung onto it & I did it, I don\'t know how but I did it! (sic)"

She added: "Here\'s to the future filled with laughter & joy. I love you dad."