Rosie O'Donnell's daughter sets the record straight on what's been going on in her life.
Rosie O'Donnell's teenage daughter, Chelsea, released a lengthy statement to ET in regard to all the reports about her relationship with her adoptive mother and her current state of mind.
Here is Chelsea's statement in its entirety that was given to ET by her rep.
So many things I have said have been cut or distorted for the media hype of two interviews I have done and I want to clear the air from my own voice. Am I hurt for the things that have been said about me? Yes! I never grew up and chose to be a "public figure," and my goal has and never will be to be on TV or in print unless as a model. So anyone speaking untruth about me personally and my life, led me to my own voice.
What most don't seem to understand is that I am so grateful to have been adopted and I love my siblings dearly and miss them everyday. I support several adoption agencies today proudly. Just like many 18-year-olds, I am simply just trying to find my OWN identity through life and that hasn't been easy a lot of times always being in the public eye as a child, and not by choice.
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Do I have a mental illness? No, but I do have a disease I suffer from and it is called depression and another called anxiety, like so many millions of others out there. When I turned a certain age I had a deep desire to know where I came from at birth and what my biological family looked like and were from, so I did that and although I was disappointed, I am glad to have closure on that part of my life and I have no desires to continue a relationship with the woman who gave birth to me.
Today, I am trying to heal deep settled wounds and continue on with my high school education I was unable to finish and go to college to do great things in my life.
It amazes me how many are so quick to want to judge me, yet have never lived in my shoes. I don't need a mansion or a million dollars to make me content or happy. I am humble enough to work at Walmart if it were necessary.
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Finally, a part of my heart will always care for Rosie, but many things she has done to me over the past few months are unforgivable at the present. Some things just take time, if ever. Everything further personally will be handled via me and my family alone and not publicly, unless necessary.
Peace and Love,
Chelsea O'Donnell
Rosie spoke to ET on Monday about Chelsea, and was still clearly concerned for her. "I have a daughter who's in a crisis," she said. "Any mother or father who's ever had a child in crisis, they know it's upsetting until your child is once again safely on the shore and not in [the] rapids. Sadly, right now, Chelsea seems to be in the rapids and her family loves her and misses her."
UPDATE: Chelsea later revised the statement, removing the comment about her biological mother and the final paragraph.