What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad with Clevver News, and after an overwhelming amount
of backlash, Ryan Dorsey posted a tearful video addressing reports that he and Naya
Rivera’s sister are living together for the sake of his son.
As Naya Rivera’s family and loved ones continue to grieve her sudden death following a tragic
boating accident back in July, reports surfaced on Monday claiming that Ryan Dorsey and Naya’s
younger sister Nickayla Rivera were moving in together for the sake of his and Naya’s
four-year-old son Josey.
The speculation arose after photographs surfaced of Ryan and Nickayla allegedly holding hands
while shopping at Target and walking to and from the new home they plan to raise Josey
in.
This caused a swarm of backlash and harsh reactions from fans, 99% of which don’t
even know the Rivera family, who is already doing their best to deal with this new heartbreaking
“normal.”
The hateful comments and blatant judgement have caused so much uproar that Nickayla responded
in an Instagram story, simply saying that she’s choosing to show compassion, no judgement,
and to never take a moment of life for granted.
And just yesterday, Ryan addressed the “nonsense” reports in a rare and tearful Instagram video.
He shared the 12-minute video to Instagram with the caption, “It’s not always black
and white,” and started off by revealing that he hasn’t kept up with the media coverage
since Naya’s accidental drowning.
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He said QUOTE, “I usually don't read comments on my own stuff because I know how there can
be 50 good things said and five negative ones.
Somehow as humans we get those five negative ones stuck in our heads wondering how people
could say certain things.”
Ryan continued to speak out on the hate his family received as he appeared to be astounded
by the way people have reacted.
He said, “It’s truly sad that this is the world that we live in, where people were
raised to think it’s okay to just spew hatred in general.”
“...Especially when they make statements about a family who are dealing with a tragedy
that I hope is so unimaginable that you or anyone that is close to you ever has to go
through.”
As for him and Naya’s son Josey, Ryan said QUOTE, “He's a sweet, smart, caring, sweetest
soul of a young man, who at the age of five is having to grow up so fast and grow up like
so many of us didn't have to.”
He also reflected on how lucky he was to have grown up with a mother, adding, “I think
about how he won't have that same opportunity in his future.
It makes me beyond sad.
I ask myself why?
What did he do to deserve this?
I know he didn't do anything to deserve this, but the things people have said are sad.”
While the entire family was searching for Naya, Ryan revealed that Josey hoped and prayed
for his mom to be found, saying, “The reality hits you and the grieving can start, but the
sadness gets heavier because you know you're going to have to have conversation one on
one with a little boy and tell him about our new reality.”
“And I have to tell him, ‘Oh she’s an angel now.
She’s with God and she’s in Heaven,’ and he said, ‘Well I wanna go there.
How do I get there?’”
Ryan added, “I wouldn't wish that upon any of your ears to have to hear those words come
out of the sweetest soul you know.”
He also revealed that he has lost over 20 pounds since Naya’s death, and that he is
in a constant state of sadness, but what made matters worse this week was receiving such
hate following reports that he and Naya’s sister, Nickayla were now living together.
Ryan had nothing but kind words to say for Naya’s younger sister, adding that she has
completely changed her life around and sacrificed things for the QUOTE “betterment of your
child so when you put your child to bed, you don’t always have to be alone with your
thoughts.”
In fact, Ryan revealed that Josey specifically asked for his tití to live with them, adding
that Josey said, “I want Titi to live with us forever,” as this is now the closest
thing he has to a mom and a complete family.
As for the living situation, Ryan claimed that it’s only temporary, and that especially
after all he’s been through, he’d never want to deny his son of his only wish.
Ryan also addressed rumors of a relationship between he and Nickayla, calling it an “absurd”
narrative created by tabloids and saying, QUOTE: “S*** man, I wish I was worried about
a relationship right now.
Not thinking about this and living with this every day.”
Ryan ended his statement by hoping that this video makes people QUOTE “think twice before
they go insert their opinion and jump to conclusions.
Think about sending people DM's wishing death upon strangers who are dealing with so much
that they know absolutely zero about.”
It seems fans have finally come to understand that such judgement is only hurting this already-beat-down
family even more as many fans are now sharing words of encouragement.
One user commented on Ryan’s video saying, “No one knows what you, your son and the
rest of the family is going through and no one has a right to judge everybody grow the
f**k up and let them grieve and heal.”
Another fan wrote, “I'm sorry you even have to address this.
You shouldn't have to.
No one should judge or assume.”
And this person said, “It felt gross seeing the tabloids yesterday.
I felt wrong for even looking.
It’s just all wrong.
I’m sorry.
This is not something you should be dealing with right now.”
At this time, feel free to share some love and words of encouragement to Ryan, Josey
and the Rivera family as they are all just doing the best they can and doing what’s
best for the sake of little Josey.
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, bye guys.