Princess and Junior Andre break down in tears over mum Katie Price's drug use

As I sat down to write this story, I couldn't help but wonder what it must be like for Junior Andre and Princess Andre, the eldest children of Katie Price, to relive the darkest moments of their mother's life. Their mum, a former glamour model, has been open about her struggles with addiction, and in her new Sky documentary series, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, her family and former flames reveal all. The final episode of the four-part series is a heartbreaking portrayal of a period in Katie's life where she was using drugs, forcing Junior to leave home and live with their dad, Peter Andre.

The siblings broke down in tears as they recalled how often their mum would be absent. Junior, 21, remembers trying to figure out if food was microwaveable to feed them for dinner, not that their mum didn't feed them, but she was out all the time. Princess, 19, remembers how her mum would spray a blanket with her perfume and give it to her when she would leave, saying, "I remember after school I used to go home and feel so lonely, I used to cuddle the blanket and just cry." The siblings' words paint a vivid picture of a family struggling to cope with the absence of their mother.

In 2018, Katie Price was seen rapping about "loving cocaine" in a video that left her family reeling. Junior remembers it being "the most difficult time of his life." Katie's mum, Amy Price, revealed that her daughter told her of her drug use: "I don't do it to get high, I do it because it quietens my brain down." The reality of addiction is that it can take over a person's life, leaving loved ones to pick up the pieces. For Junior and Princess, the absence of their mum was a harsh reality that they had to confront.

Junior recalled a heartbreaking incident where he saw his mum on drugs, explaining, "I remember this one time I was in her bed, waiting for her to come back and I woke up at 3.30am to some loud noises and I see her come in the room. I'll never forget the look on her face. She was obviously on stuff I could see it in her eyes. It scared me because I've never seen my mum like that. She's there, but she's not there." The incident left an indelible mark on Junior, and he started seeing the same patterns of his mum's behavior.

Despite the struggles that Katie Price faced, her children remember the immense love that she gave them. Junior added, "When she wasn't in the right headspace, she wasn't being a mum. She wasn't being the mum that I knew from when I was a little boy. The amount of love that she gave me was so immense, and that's what I missed so much." The love that remains between Katie and her children is evidence of the strength of their bond.

As I finish writing this story, I am left wondering about the long-term effects of Katie Price's struggles with addiction on her children. How have Junior and Princess coped with the absence of their mum, and what support systems have they put in place to deal with the trauma of their childhood?As I close this article, I am left with a sense of sadness for Katie Price and her children. Their story is a harsh reminder that addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background or status. However, it is also evidence of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of seeking help when we need it.