Hayden Panettiere, known for her role in the TV show ‘Nashville’, has written a memoir called ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning’ where she opens up about giving full custody of her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, to her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.
Reasons Behind the Decision
Panettiere reveals that her daughter has lived with her father since 2018. She made this difficult decision due to her own struggles with addiction and mental health issues, including postpartum depression, which made it challenging for her to care for her child.
Panettiere hid her struggles from her daughter as much as possible but realized that fighting for custody would ‘permanently damage’ her child and be ‘incredibly public’ due to their high-profile status. She chose not to contest the custody arrangement, believing it was the best decision for her daughter’s well-being.
Current Relationship with Her Daughter
Despite not having full custody, Panettiere maintains a strong bond with her daughter. She travels frequently to Europe to spend time with Kaya and stays in touch through FaceTime. Panettiere and Klitschko have agreed not to speak negatively about each other to their child.
Panettiere hopes that by sharing her story, she can help other mothers who are struggling in silence to seek help. She is now doing well, feeling connected to herself, and has a list of things she would like to accomplish.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
