Kelly Clarkson Shares Heartbreaking Story About Daughter

Kelly Clarkson shared a heartbreaking story about her daughter. She revealed that she got bullied just for being dyslexic. This has had an effect on the famous mom. Kelly spoke to guest Henry Winkler on her talk show. The legendary actor revealed that he’s also dyslexic, which is why Kelly shared this story. Keep on reading for the details.

Henry Winkler is dyslexic

The Happy Days star has shared his experience with being dyslexic. It provided a safe space for Kelly Clarkson to open up about her daughter’s bullying. The upbeat actor still became a best-time-selling author despite his learning disability. He overcame so many achievements in his long-spanning career.

In his interview with NPR, Henry assumed that he was just “stupid.” It’s had an effect on him emotionally when he would lose his sense of self. Regardless, Henry ended up with a successful acting and writing career. Kelly Clarkson has also opened up about her own setbacks. She often shares what’s going on in her life, especially on her daytime talk show.

In June 2021, she announced that she was divorcing her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Their divorce case was long and drawn out. It stressed her out. She will address their marriage and divorce in her upcoming album, Chemistry.

Kelly Clarkson has also dealt with health issues while they were married. In her 2018 interview with Today, she talked about the weight loss she experienced from her thyroid issues. Her doctor put her on a special diet, which has allowed her to manage her health problems. Thankfully, Kelly isn’t having thyroid issues these days.

Kelly Clarkson shares heartbreaking story

Kelly Clarkson revealed that her eight-year-old daughter River dealt with bullying. They teased her for “not being able to read like all the other kids.” Kelly and Henry shared in their interview that 1 in 5 children experience this learning disorder, which was confirmed by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It’s become more common over the years.

Unfortunately, there are still cases like River’s where kids will still experience bullying. Henry assured Kelly Clarkson that her daughter will overcome her personal setbacks. He believes that River will have a successful career just like her mom. Henry shared, “River! How you lean has nothing to do with how brilliant you are.”

His uplifting advice helped ease Kelly Clarkson’s fears. However, it’s nice to easy for parents to see their children go through this experience. It can make them feel helpless. Sometimes talking about it on a major platform can help bring this problem to the forefront and make it more normalized.

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