A joyous baptism, a milestone meant for celebration, was instead shadowed by a painful absence for Chyna Mills. The fiancé of dancer Neil Jones revealed a heartbreaking truth: his family deliberately chose not to attend the ceremony, a decision rooted in deep-seated personal conflicts.
Mills bravely shared her anguish online, detailing a pattern of disrespect and hurt that began almost immediately after she met Neil’s mother. She described facing bullying, racism, and a consistent lack of support, attempts to bridge the divide repeatedly met with silence and dismissal.
“I’ve done everything I could to build relationships, yet nothing was ever reciprocated,” she wrote, her words echoing a desperate plea for understanding. The family’s absence from Havana’s baptism wasn’t a spontaneous decision, but a deliberate act of loyalty to their position, a refusal to acknowledge years of unresolved issues.
But Mills refused to allow negativity to taint her daughter’s special day. She drew a firm line, declaring she would not tolerate false narratives surrounding Havana’s milestones. Her priority, she stated unequivocally, is her daughter’s happiness, a beacon of love in the face of familial discord.
The omission of Neil’s family from her initial baptism post hadn’t gone unnoticed, sparking online speculation. Mills’ subsequent admission confirmed the intentionality, a quiet but powerful statement about the fractured relationship.
Despite the family rift, support surrounded Mills and Havana. Professional dancer Lauren Oakley, a godparent to Havana, was present, demonstrating the strength of the couple’s wider circle. Their engagement and pregnancy, announced last year after a romantic Bali proposal, had initially been met with excitement, a stark contrast to the current turmoil.
This isn’t the first time Mills has fiercely defended her daughter. She previously opened up about the barrage of racist comments directed at Havana online, detailing the devastating impact of hateful messages questioning her daughter’s identity and heritage.
“Hurtful messages began pouring in… ‘Whose white baby is that?’… ‘I hope your ancestors curse your womb,’” she recalled, her voice trembling with the memory. The cruelty directed at an innocent child left her feeling broken, consumed by anger and a desperate need to protect her daughter.
As a mother, her instinct was to shield Havana from such negativity, even though the baby was too young to comprehend the malice. Mills’ experience serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive prejudice that exists online and the profound impact it can have on families.
“It costs nothing to be kind,” she powerfully stated, her words a plea for empathy and understanding. Her hope is for a future where Havana is valued for who she is, not judged by the color of her skin, a world built on compassion and acceptance.
Fans have rallied around Mills, praising her courage in speaking out and prioritizing her daughter’s well-being. Her story resonates with anyone who has faced exclusion or fought to protect their family from harm, a testament to the enduring power of a mother’s love.
