The Uk Mirror released a story over the weekend about popstar Kelly Rowland’s estranged father Christopher who desperately wants to reunite with his daughter.He admits to the publication that his failure to provide for his family, a drinking problem and a vicious temper tore his family apart. But he still idolises his daughter, and treasures the memories of their time together.

Christopher, 65, says: “I loved her from the moment she took her first breath. I remember as clear as day Kelly and I singing together, from the moment she could talk. Our favourite songs were by Stevie Wonder. I would put one headphone in my ear and the other in hers and we would sing and sing, so happy to be together.

“But then I lost my job at a transportation company, sank into a depression about money and began drinking more and more. The failure to provide for my family fuelled an anger that I will be ashamed of until my dying day.

“It wasn’t physical between me and Kelly’s mum, but there were many days and nights when Kelly would be bawling her eyes out, clutching my leg begging me, ‘Please daddy stop shouting at mummy’. That image of her howling, begging me to stop will haunt me forever.

 

“I really hoped I would get to make it up to her. Sadly I am still waiting for that day. But I can’t give up hope. That’s why there is a room in my house which I have decorated especially for Kelly, just in case she comes through the front door.”

Destiny’s Child star Kelly has spoken of her father in the past, saying: “I don’t know where he is but I hope he’s not dead. That would break my heart.

“I remember my dad being drunk and aggressive towards my mom but not me. I don’t know if he knows who I am or what I’ve done. He must be hiding under a rock if he doesn’t.”

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