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Katie Price Expresses “Heartbreak” Over Son Harvey’s Text Message Detailing College Distress
Reality TV personality Katie Price has revealed her deep sadness after receiving a poignant text message from her son, Harvey Price, expressing his unhappiness at his specialist residential college. On ‘The Katie Price Show’ podcast, the mother of five described the emotional impact of Harvey’s message, where he conveyed his feelings of isolation and discomfort at the educational facility. Harvey, who lives with Prader-Willi syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia and autism, is currently residing at the college to receive expert care tailored to his complex needs.
Harvey’s Plea for Home
In the heartrending text, Harvey communicated his distress, stating, “Hey mummy, I don’t like to stay at college because I’ve got a bad cough, because I am so bored to stay at college mummy.” He further articulated his negative emotions, adding, “I am so sad and angry at staying at college because I hate it.”
Katie Price’s Emotional Reaction
Katie Price shared her emotional response to the message with listeners. “It’s so sad isn’t it?” she admitted on air. “It actually broke my heart when I had to drive off, because he really didn’t want to go back.” Her words highlighted the difficult balance between Harvey’s needs for specialist care and her maternal desire to have him home.
Harvey’s Health Challenges and Specialist Care
Harvey’s residential placement is crucial due to his significant and ongoing health challenges. His conditions, including Prader-Willi syndrome, require consistent and specialised support which the college environment is designed to provide. This specialist institution is equipped to manage his intricate requirements and ensure his well-being.
Concerns Over Harvey’s Weight and Health Risks
Adding to Katie’s worries is her “heartbreak” concerning Harvey’s weight. She expressed deep concern over his current weight of approximately 30 stone, emphasizing the serious health risks involved. “I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up,” she confessed, noting the potential for life-threatening complications. “It’s so life-threatening now,” she stated, explaining her attempts to seek medical intervention to manage his obesity and improve his health trajectory.
Seeking Medical Solutions and Long-Term Health
Katie Price revealed she is actively pursuing medical solutions to address Harvey’s weight issues and associated health risks. “I’m still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life,” she shared, indicating ongoing efforts to find effective treatment. She further elaborated on the impact of his weight on his daily life: “It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big, he just can’t really do much.”
Mother’s Love and Determination
Despite the challenges, Katie Price reiterated her unwavering commitment to her son’s well-being. “It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this.” She acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the situation, stating, “So sad, obesity and his condition is sad, it’s sad to see someone go through it and he doesn’t understand.”
Acceptance and Seeking Support
Reflecting on her journey as a mother to Harvey, Katie Price referenced a past interview where she discussed the necessity of accepting external support for her son’s care. In a BBC interview from over three years prior, she had articulated her acceptance of professional help, poignantly stating: “It does come to a point where sometimes you have to let go and let other people help.” This highlights her long journey towards ensuring Harvey receives the best possible care, even when it means entrusting his well-being to specialist institutions.