Singer Salome Damons-Johansen celebrated 13 years clean from drugs, on Women’s Day.
The Cape Town-born singer who is well loved for her old-school music diva impersonations, shared a special message on her social media platforms where she opened up about the milestone.
She wrote: HAPPY WOMAN’S DAY!Guys today is also a special day for me. Cocaine, Cat, E (Ecstasy), Rock and Crystal Meth(TIK) These were the drugs I used, yes very true and that was 13 years ago.I couldn’t have done this without our Heavenly Father and my amazing support system I had🙏🏻“
Her post goes on to encourage those caught up in drug addiction: “If there’s anybody reading my status right now using, you can make change, not just for you but for the people who love you. All praise to God for bringing me this far.”
Friends and fans of the songstress congratulated her on the achievement:
valentinevanessa wrote: “Amen! A Happy Woman’s Day to you too. You are a phenomenal woman. Through the grace of God you have overcome. He will continue to give you strength to do what’s right and what’s in your heart!
“Stay true to yourself. Remember there are many women around the world that you have touched with your heart that look up to you. Love always.”
zellie.aug7wrote: “God is Good❤️ @salomedamonjohansen Woman of Strength. Happy Womans Day to you and Rosie❤️❤️.”
yanky_k wrote: “That’s truly amazing and you a role model based on that and so blessed 😇.”