Katie Price’s son Harvey is going into residential care
Katie Price is making the difficult decision to put her son Harvey into the care of professionals.
The 42-year-old reality star is the mother to five children: Harvey Price, Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre, Junior Savva Andreas Andre, Jett Riviera Hayler, and Bunny Hayler. Her eldest, 18-year-old Harvey, is autistic and suffers from Prader–Willi syndrome. As we’ve previously reported, Katie has been very candid with the media about the worries she has about Harvey, as he gained weight last year and was not in a healthy state.
Now, according to The Sun, Harvey will be going to a residential college to learn new things and be given the help he needs. Katie Price spoke with the publication about her decision, admitting, “It breaks my heart. I don’t want him to think I’m just getting rid of him.”
While it’s certainly very hard for Katie Price to send Harvey away, this is probably the best choice for him going forward. At the residential college, he will be given the tools he needs to succeed and live a more independent life. These are learnings he will hopefully be able to use for the rest of his life.
Katie went on to explain her decision to The Sun, saying:
"It’s so upsetting to think I won’t see him every day but this is the best thing for Harvey and we have to think positively because I don’t want him to think I’m just getting rid of him. This is his chance to live an independent life, learn skills and socialise with people other than me. I’m trying to get him used to me not being there all the time. But he’ll call on his iPad and say, ‘Mum, I need you’, and I run to him."
In a recent episode of Loose Women, the hosts discussed Katie’s decision to put Harvey into residential care, where they agreed that the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! alum was making the right decision. You can watch a clip of their segment below.
No one can deny what a close bond Katie and Harvey have, and I’m certain this decision has been one of the hardest she’s ever had to make in her life. We’re hopeful that the pair are able to get through it, and that Katie has support in boyfriend Carl Woods, friends, and family moving forward.