Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has revealed that he stopped communicating with his biological mother at the age of 32. In an emotional recount during the “Funky Friday” podcast, Franklin shared that the decision stemmed from a painful incident involving his mother and her new husband while they were attempting to help his sister, who had just been released from prison.
Franklin explained that during a family intervention for his sister, his mother’s husband made a remark that escalated into an argument. What hurt Franklin the most was when his mother chose to leave the intervention with her husband, rather than stand by her children. This moment marked a turning point for Franklin, who decided to distance himself to protect his emotional well-being.
The artist expressed how deeply the experience affected him, emphasizing that while he couldn’t protect himself as a child, he vowed never to be treated that way again as an adult. Franklin’s story sheds light on the complex emotions and difficult decisions involved in navigating strained family relationships.