‘I am sorry’: Cynthia Bailey apologizes to late father Elijah Bailey for their strained relationship in his last days
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Cynthia Bailey penned a heartfelt post for her late father, expressing a deep sense of regret and seeking forgiveness from him.
In her emotional message, she wrote about the distance that had grown between them during the last few years of his life, marked by unresolved disagreements.
Cynthia got candid on social media, acknowledging the complexity of their relationship and the need for reconciliation that now lingered as an unfulfilled wish.
In her post, she wrote, "Daddy i know that we were not in the best place when you passed but we always agreed to disagree & respected each other's space."
She further said, "All i wanted to ever do was be a good daughter & make you proud of me. i was so touched with all that we have been through (the up's & downs) together that the entire time you always kept this photo of me close to you. the whole time," referring to a framed picture of her that she posted alongside the heartbreaking caption.
She added, "I now have it & will keep it close to me as well. i promise as you look down on me from heaven that i will continue to try to make you proud. grateful for the beautiful memories. those are the only ones that really matter in the end."
She concluded the caption by writing, "i love you. i am sorry. forgive me. rest in peace." In the location tag of her post, she added "forgiveness."
Bailey opened up about the "huge rift" that had developed in her relationship with her father three years ago, stemming from childhood wounds that resurfaced during their appearance in a domestic violence PSA.
The experience led to a strained connection between them and the unveiling of past wounds impacted their dynamic.
How did Cynthia Bailey's father die?
The details surrounding the death of Cynthia's father remain unknown, as neither she nor her family have disclosed the specifics.
Elijah, her father, worked at an auto factory, while her mother, Barbara, was employed at a sewing factory.
Did Cynthia Bailey's father physically assault her mother?
Cynthia revealed during a confessional that her mother's involvement in Kenya Moore's domestic violence PSA in Season 10 caused a significant strain in her relationship with her father.
Her mother Barbara had revealed, in a public service announcement, that her father used to hit her and exhibited violent behavior which turned their marriage abusive, per People.
Bravo took viewers back ten years to her wedding to Peter Thomas, where her father, Elijah Bailey, walked her down the aisle.
This time around, Cynthia anticipated a different scenario. While discussing the idea of her father attending with Mike, she acknowledged potential drama with her mother, expressing a desire for everyone to set aside issues for their special day.
Cynthia Bailey was confused about inviting her father to her 2020 wedding
Cynthia's relationship with her father had been strained due to his abusive history with her mother. Learning about this troubled past made it challenging for her to be on good terms with him.
The idea of inviting him to her second wedding became a contemplation, and she wrestled with the decision of adding his name to the guest list.
Cynthia's mother, Barbara Bailey, made her stance clear, expressing that she did not care if her ex-husband were to be present at the wedding. However, Cynthia's daughter Noelle said, "She always puts every single one of us first, so why not put her first this one time?"
How many siblings does Cynthia Bailey have?
Cynthia Bailey has two siblings: one sister, Malorie Bailey and one younger brother Thomas.
