Colin Farrell opens up on his decision to place his eldest son in a long -term care establishment.
If you didn’t know, the 21 -year -old son of the 48 -year -old actor Jacques was born with Angelman syndrome, which “is a genetic disorder causing delays in development and neurological problems or symptoms. These may include problems of speech, balance and walking, ”according to the Mayo clinic.
In a new interview, Colin shared that he and Jacques‘ mother, Kim BordénaveRecently decided to move their son to a permanent care establishment.
Continue to read to find out more …“It’s delicate – some parents will say:” I want to take care of my child myself. And I respect that, ” Colin said Candis Magazine, via The independent.
“But my horror would be, and if I had a heart attack tomorrow, and, God preserves us, James’ mother, Kim, has a car accident and she is taken too – and then James is alone?” The penguin The actor continued. “Then, is it a state service and where is it going?” We wouldn’t have a say. “
Colin continued to say that he and Kim are currently looking for the right installation for James, adding that they wanted to “find somewhere that we love where he can go now, when we are always alive and healthy, that we can visit, and we can sometimes get him out.”
“We want him to find a place where he can have a full and happy life, where he feels connected”, ” Colin said.
With Jacques,, Colin is also dad of his 15 year old son Henrithat he shares with the old partner Alicja Bachleda-Curús.
Last year, Colin publicly open to Jacques“Diagnosis for the first time.
