In a deeply emotional appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on May 19, R&B legend Bobby Brown shared his ongoing journey through grief following the tragic losses of his daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, and son, Bobby Brown Jr. The 56-year-old singer spoke candidly about the enduring pain and the steps he’s taken toward healing.
“It Doesn’t Stop”: Living with Loss
Brown emphasized that grief is a lifelong process. “It’s not like it just goes away,” he told host Jennifer Hudson. “It’s gonna be with you forever, but it’s about dealing with it and really paying attention to yourself.” He stressed the importance of expressing emotions, stating, “Letting somebody know how you’re feeling that day… not keeping it inside.”
The singer credited prayer and therapy as crucial components of his healing. “Lots of prayer, first and foremost, that absolutely took me to the point where I accepted therapy in my life,” Brown said. He acknowledged the support of his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, and their five children, noting their presence during his most challenging times.
Remembering Bobbi Kristina and Bobby Jr.
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of Brown and the late Whitney Houston, died in 2015 at age 22 after being found unresponsive in a bathtub. Her death mirrored that of her mother, who died in 2012 under similar circumstances. Brown Jr., 28, passed away in 2020 from a drug overdose.
Brown shared that he often dreams of his late children. “I always see them at beaches or in fields,” he said. “”They’re running away, but they’re laughing. And they’re always together. I didn’t have many dreams about Bobbi Kris before Bobby Jr. died. But then all of a sudden — floods of dreams.”
Reflecting on his relationship with Houston, Brown expressed enduring affection. “She taught me a lot, about life and love and about living right … she is definitely loved and missed in my heart,” he said.
In honor of Bobbi Kristina, Brown and his wife established the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence. “Starting Bobbi Kristina’s Serenity House for us was essential to the healing process,” he explained.
As the 10th anniversary of Bobbi Kristina’s death approaches, Brown remains committed to honoring his lost loved ones while relying on faith, family, and open emotional expression to navigate his grief.