Colin Farrell has opened up about the deeply emotional decision to place his 21-year-old son, James, in long-term care, and we are heartbroken James, who was born with a rare genetic condition, has been the center of Colin’s world — and making this decision was anything but easy… Full emotional story and Colin’s heartfelt words are in the comments below

The actor previously detailed how medical professionals tragically misdiagnosed his 21-year-old son James as having cerebral palsy before determining that he actually had Angelman syndrome.A rare genetic illness that mostly affects the neurological system, Angelman syndrome results in severe intellectual and physical disabilities.

Colin, 48, disclosed in an interview with Candis Magazine that he and his former partner, Kim Bordenave, have decided to place James in a long-term care facility.Source: Wikimedia Commons
He said: “It’s tricky,” some parents will say: “I want to take care of my child myself.” And I respect that. Continues…

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