Tameka Foster is not preserving a grudge against ex-husband Usher for their son's near drowning accident, but she is hoping for a metamorphosis in their custody settlement. The 42-year-old stylist spoke out regarding the horrifying incident to Good Morning America on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
"I was mad because I was like, 'How did this happen? Who was watching him? Why was my son under water for nearly 3 minutes?'" Foster explained to GMA's Dan Abrams.
On Aug. 5, her 5-year-old son, Usher V, were given his arm stuck in the drain of a swimming pool whilst staying at his dad's Atlanta home. After being rescued by means of two male contractors running at the home, he was once rushed to a hospital. At the time of the accident, the little boy was being cared for via an aunt, whilst Usher used to be away.
Foster says she was once alerted to the accident via a phone name from Usher, who has primary care of their sons Usher V and Naviyd, 4. "I was at a dental appointment and he doesn't call me regularly, so when I saw his number come up I immediately jumped up," she recalled to GMA. "I figured he had the boys . . I need to get this."
In June 2012, Kile Glover, Foster's 11-year-old son from a previous dating, died tragically when he was once struck in the head by a jet ski. Receiving the decision from Usher about the pool twist of fate reminded her of her loss. "It was like I relived it," she stated. "My brain went into all those modes. I even said on the phone, 'I've had this call before.'"
Usher V used to be launched from the hospital on Aug. 13. That same day, Usher tweeted a photograph of his son enjoying board video games with a cast on his arm and a grin on his face.
"I didn't blame him for it, I just was angry that it happened on his watch," Foster informed GMA about Usher. "Because, while accidents happen, never have my children been injured on my watch."
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Following the incident, Foster asked an emergency listening to to check out and battle for brief custody her boys. On Aug. 9, then again, a judge dominated that Usher would retain primary custody in the interim.
"I'd like to have my first right of refusal, which means when he is not present, the kids come home to their mom," Foster informed GMA of what she hopes to accomplish in their ongoing custody fight. "They don't stay home with the nanny and watch whatever show he's on. They come home to their mother."
That being mentioned, Foster does not wish any ill-will toward her ex. When asked if she hates him Foster stated, "Absolutely not, no. He is the father of my children, and I love my kids more than life itself."
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