Enduring a childhood marked by the challenges of alcoholic parents, the renowned actress Carol Burnett is facing the distressing reality of witnessing her own children succumb to the same affliction. One of her daughters, Erin Hamilton, grappled with severe substance abuse and addiction, undergoing a tumultuous journey through eight instances of rehab and institutionalization spanning nearly two decades. The gravity of Hamilton’s struggles prompted Burnett to take decisive action, culminating in her pursuit of legal guardianship for her grandson, Dylan, particularly in the aftermath of her daughter’s harrowing suicide attempt.
Amid the tribulations, the 55-year-old committed herself to a rehabilitation facility, a pivotal decision that initially garnered mixed sentiments. However, in a recent revelation, Hamilton, whose visitation rights with her son were revoked for six months after violating a judge’s strict visitation guidelines, has expressed her eagerness to rebuild and strengthen the fractured bonds with her son.
Erin Hamilton says she loves her son, Dylan, so much
In an interview with RadarOnline.com, Hamilton, who claims that she is now sober, shared that she has not been able to see her son in six months and is keen on making contact with Dylan. “They’re not letting me communicate with him until further notice. They said six months which would end in February,” she revealed to the news outlet. “I do hope the judge reinstates our visitation.”
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She expressed a deep affection for her son, emphasizing her willingness to adhere to any court-issued directives in order to maintain communication with the high schooler. “I miss my son tremendously,” Hamilton added. “He means more to me than anything.”
Erin Hamilton says she understands her mother’s decision
She also expressed her profound understanding of her legendary mother’s perspective regarding the choice to take on the role of guardianship for her 16-year-old Dylan.
“I think that my mom thought she was doing what was right,” Hamilton confessed to RadarOnline.com. “And I think at the time it was the right thing. I just think it’s gone on long enough. I appreciate my mom and everything that she has done for me and my children.”