Iconic American Pop superstar Britney Spears has shared a deep emotional message about her ongoing estrangement from her two sons.
The entertainer expressed heartbreak over their absence from her life and the impact it has had on her as a mother.
In a post online, the singer accused her ex-husband of gaslighting her, highlighting how difficult her relationship with her teenage boys has become over the years.
She revealed that one son has seen her for only 45 minutes in the past five years, while the other has visited her just four times.
Reflecting on the emotional toll of this distance, she states that she has done everything she could to be present in their lives.
The singer, now 42, also hinted that her sons may have been influenced by the disrespect she was shown by her own father, Jamie Spears.
However, Britney Spears says she is choosing to take a step back, setting boundaries for her own emotional well-being.
While clearly hurt, Britney ended the post by affirming her love for her sons and standing up for herself as a mother and a woman.
A part of her tweet read;
“Relationships with teenage boys is complex. I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life. Sadly, they have always witnessed the lack of respect shown by own father for me. They need to take responsibility for themselves. With one son only seeing me for 45 min in the past 5 years and the other with only 4 visits in the past 5 years. I have pride, too. From now on I will let them know when I am available. Trust me, those white lies in that book, they are going straight to the bank and I am the only one who genuinely gets hurt here. I will always love them and if you really know me, you won’t pay attention to the tabloids of my mental health and drinking.”
