MANCHESTER TERROR ATTACK: Dad tells Ariande Grande to take care of “herself first”
Even as Ariana Grande copes with the
aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing, one dad is giving her some very
candid advice.
Patrick Millsaps, a father of three daughters
ages 12 and 13, dropped a lengthy message to the Grammy nominee on social media
in which he urged the star to "take care of you first."
"You have been a part of our
family for years. On occasion, your songs may have stayed on the radio AFTER I
have dropped the girls off at school," he began with a touch of humor.
As the letter continued, Millsaps
urged the 23-year-old not to blame herself for the deadly attack that took
place. "You are no more responsible for the actions of an insane corward
who committed an evil act in your proximity than you would be for a devastating
natural disaster or acts of morons near your hotel," he wrote.
An open letter to @ArianaGrande
#ManchesterBombing #ManchesterStrong #arianastaystrong #ArianaGrandeConcert
#love #hope #peace #song”
Since she's suspended her Dangerous
Woman tour, the dad has some suggestions for Grande in her personal time.
"Spend time with your God, you family and your friends who will give you
space and support when you need it," he advised.
However, he also encouraged her to
return to the spotlight—when it's right, of course.
"When and only when you are
ready….SING AGAIN. Music is the international language of peace. Every time you
open your mouth and share that incredible God-given gift to the world, you make
this crappy world a little less crappy," Millsaps concluded. "Your
fans aren't going anywhere."
She has already heeded one portion of
his advice. After the attack on Monday at her show, Grande returned to her
hometown of Boca Raton, Fla. to be with all of her family, close friends and
beau Mac Miller.
"This has really traumatized her.
She has a really big support system and has been leaning on a few key people,"
a source told E!.
As we previously stated that, she's
now entirely focused on the victims of this tragedy. "Tonight, our hearts
are broken. Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed
in this senseless attack," her team said in a statement first shared on
social media right after the bombing.
"We mourn the lives of children
and loved ones taken by this cowardly act. We are thankful for the selfless
service tonight of Manchester's first responders who rushed towards danger to
help save lives. We ask all of you to hold the victims, their families and all
those affected in your hearts and prayers."
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