Dawn Ward has penned an emotional message thanking her fans, friends and family for their support following the harrowing ordeal she's endured in courts.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, 48, spoke out on her Instagram feed as she was cleared of two counts of racially aggravated harassment and one count of assault and possession of cocaine after she was arrested in October 2019.
"After the most stressful and traumatic period of my life I would like to thank all those people who have supported me and lifted my moral when I was truly and utterly flattened," she started her lengthy statement to her 574,000 followers.
Dawn, who is married to former footballer Ashley Ward, went on: "The messages of support have honestly helped keep me strong throughout this harrowing ordeal. I have some truly amazing friends and family, of differing race and religions, who have supported me without question and for all of them I will be eternally grateful."
She then turned her attention to her barrister and the jury at court, who all worked tirelessly to ensure "justice" was served.
The reality star explained: "I was found not guilty by 12 random, conscientious, juror who left no stone unturned in their efforts to deliver justice.
"My barrister Lisa judge will forever be my hero, not only the best barrister you could ever imagine but also a wonderful human being."
While she's been cleared of charges, the ordeal has left a mark on her as she continued: "I am still prone to tears and am crying as I write this post. I don't believe I will ever truly get over this."
She ended her post by gushing over her husband Ashley, 51, and their children alongside several key family members and friends.
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Dawn said: "I never thought I could love my husband any more than I already did but after his support this last two weeks I love you more than ever – you have been my rock and I couldn't have got through this without you,Darby,Taylor,Charlie, Aston, Mike ,Riyad, Josie and Auntie Elaine.
"Anybody who remotely knows me knows I stand for equality of race, religion and sexuality and I will continue to live my life to these values and raise my children to do the same x".
Celebrity friends were quick to show their support as Gemma Collins posted a red heart emoji as Charlotte Dawson wrote: "So proud of you xx".
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Meanwhile, her daughter Taylor put three red heart emojis.
The court cleared Dawn of all charges on Friday 25 March and she broke down into tears over the news as she said: "Thank you. Thank you so much, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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