Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.
I appreciate everyones love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.
The 55-year-old singersfamilydynamic has been complex and often strained, particularly with her parents and siblings.
Her parentsdivorcefurther strained the family, with Mariah having a closer relationship with her mom than with her father.
Mariah has often referred to her childhood as being marked by instability and emotional neglect.
Its never been only black-and-white its been a whole rainbow of emotions.
A complicated love tethers my heart to my mothers.
Despite these challenges, Mariah maintained a relationship with her father until his death in 2002.
In interviews, the Queen ofChristmashas mentioned reconciling with him before he passed away from cancer.
I went straight to the mourning service.
She further revealed: That was several weeks ago now.
I think of him.
We were not very close for a while, but then that changed.
We became very shut the last few years.
That he died, was a shock for me.
He was not operable anymore.
He died on July the 4th, on the American Independence Day.
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He wanted liberty and he died on Independence Day.
That was an abomination.
It was the ultimate humiliation.
Needless to say, my grandmother completely disowned her daughter.
Her relationship with both Morgan and Alison has been tumultuous over the years.
Alison, who has struggled with addiction andhealth issues, was reportedly estranged from Mariah for many years.
Dysfunctional families are ideal prey forabusers, the exposed little ones vulnerable to being picked off, Mariah wrote.
Mariahs relationship with her brother, Morgan, has also been strained.
Both Morgan and Alison filed lawsuits against Mariah for defamation as a result ofThe Meaning of Mariah Careys publication.
Im glad she got to spend time with her mom, a reader commented
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