Jesy Nelson’s ex-fiancé Zion Foster is setting the record straight about his role in their twin daughters’ lives.
Ahead of the release of the former Little Mix star’s new documentary, Foster shared a lengthy statement on Instagram insisting he did not abandon their newborns after they were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), despite previously saying the situation was “out of my hands”.
The singer said the reaction had been difficult, explaining that his previous remarks were about dealing with a damning medical diagnosis – not about abandoning his family.
“I have remained silent because my focus has always been where it should be, on my children,” Foster wrote. “Reading some of the comments over the last few days has been incredibly painful because they are simply not true.”
“When I said I was ‘overwhelmed,’ I wasn’t saying I was distancing myself from my children or abandoning my responsibilities as a father,” he continued. “I was talking about the crushing reality of suddenly being faced with a rare and complex medical diagnosis that I knew nothing about. »
Foster stressed that he remains actively involved in his daughters’ lives, saying he attends medical appointments, continues to learn about SMA and is committed to supporting them. “I love my daughters more than words could ever express. They are my world and always will be.”
He also revealed that the couple’s split earlier this year “was his decision”, although he said it didn’t change his commitment as a father. “Being their father is the greatest responsibility and privilege of my life,” Foster wrote, adding, “Please don’t confuse vulnerability with abandonment. Asking for help or admitting you don’t have all the answers doesn’t make someone a group dad. It makes them human.”
Nelson’s documentary, Jesy Nelson: changing livesstarts on July 17 and follows its campaign to improve newborn screening for SMA in the UK
