Tamar Braxton Attempted Suicide For Her Son: "He Deserved Better"

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At the time, the singer thought she was "embarrassing him, being a fool on TV."

As Tamar Braxton rang in 2020, she was in a loving relationship and by the summer, the singer announced that she was engaged to David Adefeso. She and her family continued to star on their long-running WEtv reality series and she ven released a new single for her fans, but by July, news broke that Tamar was rushed to the hospital after a suicide attempt. Soon, rumors about the dissolution of her engagement followed along with accusations of domestic violence from her ex-fiancé. The Braxton sister recently sat down with Taraji P. Henson for the actress's Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind With Taraji and revealed that she made the decision to take her own life because she felt that her seven-year-old son would be better off without her.

"Logan was the reason why I made that decision. I just felt like he deserved better. I felt like I was embarrassing him, being a fool on TV," Tamar said while crying. "You thought he would be better without you?" Tara P. Henson asked. Braxton replied, "I thought in that moment...because I knew that’s not what my whole life really was. That’s not who I was. I didn’t want him to be embarrassed in front of his friends. Here is this loudmouth ghetto mama." 

In the upcoming episode, Taraji also shared her struggles with suicidal thoughts as the show centers around mental health and recovery. Watch a clip of next week's episode below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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