Katie Price expressed her dismay and outrage over a doctor’s “cruel” remark regarding the cause of her son Harvey’s blindness.
At 43 years old, the mother of five, Katie Price, revealed a distressing incident that occurred while she was researching her son Harvey’s visual impairment shortly after his birth.
Katie, who became a single mother for the first time in the late ’90s after her relationship with ex-partner, professional footballer Dwight Yorke, ended, has mostly kept this aspect of her life away from the media spotlight.
In her book, “Katie Price: Harvey and Me,” she delved into this challenging period.
Katie Price spoke about how she was told Harvey was blind
After welcoming Harvey, Katie sought help from top doctors worldwide to diagnose his conditions.
But not all appointments went smoothly. Katie recalls a horrific encounter with one of the USA’s most respected optometrists, who confirmed that Harvey was blind and would likely remain so for life.
Recalling the moment a doctor revealed the cause of her son’s visual impairment due to her interracial relationship, Katie shared: “I’ll never forget what she said next. ‘You shouldn’t mix black and white,’ she told us.”
The doting mother was left speechless after she heard the doctor’s explanation behind her son’s blindness (Image: Mirror Books)
The mum-of-five sought out the best treatment in the world for her son (Image: katieprice/Instagram)
Confused, Katie asked for clarification, stating: “‘What do you mean? ‘ I said. I was completely stunned. And she just simply said, ‘This is what happens when you’re a white woman with a black man’,” reports the Daily Star.
The outspoken mom was left speechless by the physician’s “cruel comment”. After learning her son was truly blind, Katie’s trademark fiery persona dimmed as worries for her son’s future loomed.
Harvey was later diagnosed with Septo-optic Dysplasia a condition affecting his sight alongside autism and Prader-Willi syndrome, causing him learning challenges and behavioural difficulties.
Not one to back down, she now champions her son’s rights fiercely, ensuring he has access to higher education, independent living and opportunities like any other child.
Katie’s documentary, Katie Price: Harvey and Me, showcased their journey and even secured a National Television Awards nomination.
Katie Price makes huge career announcement amid bankruptcy as she promises to tell ‘full story’
Katie Price has announced the launch date for her new autobiography, “THIS IS ME,” which is set to be released next month, promising readers an intimate look into her life. The former glamour model, now a mother of five, is ready to spill all the tea in her eighth autobiography.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating this reveal after Katie hinted at a secret project for some time. Finally, on Tuesday, April 9, she shared the news. With “THIS IS ME,” she’s offering an even more personal glimpse into her rollercoaster life, giving readers an opportunity to delve deeper into her experiences.
Posting on Instagram, the 45 year old couldn’t contain her excitement as she shared a sneak peek with her legion of fans, teasing that this book will be her most revealing yet. Katie opened up about how she’s bounced back from some serious setbacks in recent years.
She told her 2.6million followers: “This book just tops all the others. For so many years I hide behind what I’ve learned, the mask, because that’s my way to deal with things.
Katie Price’s fans showered her with congratulatory comments online (Image: instagram/@kategarraway)
The TV personality has announced the launch of her new autobiography
“And it gets to a point where it becomes noise. I had my breakdown, the worst thing ever, and now I’ve come on top, I’ve learnt not to be afraid.”
She continued: “And I think in this book, people will get to see really what it’s like to be me. There will be uplifting moments, there’ll be dark moments, and moments where I can put the truth right in a lot of things.”
In a moment of excitement, she exclaimed, “She’s got her next book out!” as cheers erupted from the crew around her. Throughout the video, Katie exuded confidence, striking poses and modeling for photographers in her family home.
Despite facing financial challenges and being declared bankrupt for the second time last month due to an unpaid tax bill exceeding £750,000, the former glamour model eagerly shared her excitement on social media. She announced, “MASSIVE NEWS ALERT! I’m so happy to share that this July I’m releasing my brand new autobiography, THIS IS ME.”
Katie is set to release her eighth autobiography (Image: Getty Images)
“This is by far the most intimate look into my life to date, celebrating 30 years in the spotlight. I’m finally telling the FULL story behind the headlines and I’m not holding back.”
She added: “It’s been a journey, and I can’t wait for you all to read it. Thank you all for your support. THIS IS ME, coming 18th July” and sealed the message with a virtual kiss.
Fans flooded the comments section with excitement, sending waves of congratulations.
One follower couldn’t contain their enthusiasm, writing: “Can’t wait! Love them all.” Another shared their love with: “Proud of you [heart emoji].” A third fan showed their support, commenting: “Brilliant! Definitely buying it, your books are so interesting and human.” Yet another eagerly added: “Oh my… can’t wait! It’s been ages since the last book! Just pre-ordered! [heart emoji].”
