- A woman’s battle with a deadly disease led her to publicly beg for help from her famous sister, a world-renowned diva.
- Despite their rocky relationship, she remains one of the closest blood relatives to this international superstar.
- Her story reveals her desperation and unresolved family tensions.
- It also sheds light on the hidden struggles behind the millionaire diva’s public persona.
A woman, who has been, fighting HIV has reached a critical point in her struggle. For years, she has battled severe health issues and financial distress. In a desperate bid for support, she turned to her sister, an internationally acclaimed singer.
The troubled childhood shared by the siblings casts a long shadow over their adult lives. They both accuse each other and their mother of the traumatic experiences they endured, which have fueled ongoing conflicts within the family. As her health continues to decline, the unresolved issues and deep wounds between the two come to light.
The Woman’s Struggles and Pleas
This woman’s fight with HIV has left her in a precarious state, with her brain scans showing severe brain damage. The damage causes her to have memory loss, seizures, and occasional loss of consciousness. The sisters have an older brother who acts as the ailing woman’s medical proxy.
The ailing woman as seen in a video dated October 17, 2016 | Source: YouTube/@HVNNcom
He mostly resides in Italy and often tries to rally support for her. Unfortunately, the woman’s condition prevents her from working and maintaining a stable income, making her reliant on the assistance of others.
The woman is a mom to four children. Unfortunately, she and her kids have a complicated relationship due to her drug addiction and her past in prostitution.
Previously, she revealed she worked as a prostitute in New York before her younger sister found fame. However, not very long ago, she was arrested on prostitution charges in upstate New York.
Then 55, she was arrested in Saugerties following an investigation at a hotel. It was revealed she solicited money in exchange for sex from an undercover police officer. At the time, police described her as transient, saying she advertised her services online. But it’s her illness that led her to speak out publicly.
The superstar’s older sister as seen in a video dated October 17, 2016 | Source: YouTube/@HVNNcom
Their brother’s involvement highlights the severity of her condition and the urgency of her plea. He has publicly criticized their sister for not doing enough to support their sister, despite her significant wealth and resources. He blamed this lack of help as to why their sister was unable to take her medication regularly.
In more recent years, the woman and their brother, Morgan surfaced in the media, seeking help from the singer. She was caught on video making a plea to her baby sister to help save her life. She said, “I love you, and I desperately need your help, please don’t abandon me like this.”
In the video, she looked unwell. She revealed she had HIV, and had been living with it for years. Morgan recorded the video in hopes of striking a chord with the diva to help their sister with the bills.
The emotional video plea was a last-ditch effort to get the attention of her famous sister. Her deteriorating health and financial woes have left her in a vulnerable position, seeking help from the only family she has left.
The woman as seen in a video dated October 17, 2016 | Source: YouTube/@HVNNcom
While the singer did not address the video or the situation directly, her representatives denied the claim that she had not helped her sister. Their statement revealed she’d spent hundreds of thousands supporting her sick sister and her children as well.
Family Troubles
Though the siblings have not gotten along for many years, they both agree on their unhappy home life in their earlier years. The woman claimed their mother let strangers abuse her at the age of 10.
On top of this accusation, she also claimed her mother made her watch satanic rituals and other sexual activities. She made the claims at a Supreme Court summons in 2016.
Her accusations against their then-83-year-old mother paint a grim picture of their childhood. She claims that Patricia’s neglect contributed to her PTSD, depression, and subsequent drug addiction. These issues ultimately derailed her life.
The sibling’s mother, Patricia, from a video dated December 8, 2010 | Source: YouTube/@MariahCarey
At the time, she sought monetary compensation for the psychological and physical damage done to her. These allegations have cast a long shadow over her life, complicating her relationship with her mother.
For years, the woman, whose name is Alison, has had a strained relationship with her singer sister. The superstar also reveals she had a difficult childhood and blames some of her hardships on Alison.
Introduction of the Famous Sister and Her Side of The Story
Alison’s sister is Mariah Carey, a world-famous singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She has a five-octave vocal range that has stunned fans for decades and has kept her as one of the most influential pop singers throughout all these years.
However, behind her fame and fortune is a troubled family life that spans back to her childhood. In her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the singer remembers growing up neglected.
Mariah shared she was often ridiculed for her interracial heritage. She also had to witness the rage of her brother and was exposed to drugs and older men because of her sister.
She detailed how when she was 12 and Alison was 20, her older sister left her in the company of a boyfriend who tried to take advantage of her.
The “Always Be My Baby” singer also shared the painful moment her sister threw boiling tea on her back. She ended up splattered with third-degree burns. It was at that moment she decided to cut ties with her sister for good.
Mariah’s perspective on the family issues is complex. In her memoir, she recounts a neglected and challenging childhood. These traumatic events have left lasting scars on Mariah, influencing her decision to distance herself from Alison even in their adulthood.
Mariah Carey and her sister Alison | Source: Getty Images | YouTube/DivaWarrior
Legal and Public Battles
In 2021, Alison filed a lawsuit against Mariah for $1.2 million claiming that the memoir caused her immense emotional distress. In the suit, Alison accused Mariah of public humiliation and further straining their relationship.
The suit added that Mariah dismissed the plaintiff as her “ex” sister and then used the book to humiliate Alison with stories published in the media around the world. It noted that Mariah knew of her sister’s condition, yet she continued to publish those stories about her in her book.
She claimed that Mariah’s memoir was “heartless, vicious, vindictive, and despicable,” leading to significant public ridicule and personal anguish. Despite these accusations, Mariah continues to maintain her stance on the events described in her book.
Mariah’s Take
After finding success, Mariah revealed both her siblings had sold lies to gossip magazines that would listen. Unfortunately for the singer, the attacks did not stop when she left their home decades ago. She says it continues through the lies spread by her siblings through the years.
Mariah’s ex-husband, Nick Cannon, once spoke out about Mariah’s siblings, saying he was there as her support system during their marriage. What this meant was that if Mariah wasn’t talking to her sister, then he wasn’t either. At the end of the day, he was on her side.
Despite her staggering net worth, Mariah hasn’t had it easy. In 2001, she was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being hospitalized for a physical and mental breakdown.
She sought treatment for it years later, as she chose to live in denial and isolation. The singer was in fear that someone would expose her mental illness. However, when it was too heavy for her to carry alone, she finally decided to seek help.
Mariah undergoes therapy and takes medication for bipolar II disorder. This mental illness involves periods of depression and hypomania, which causes irritability, sleeplessness, and hyperactivity.
She believes in striking a balance among all things, especially when it comes to balancing her emotions, work, and family life. Mariah is one of the most successful singers of all time, topping the Billboard charts 18 times. She is also a doting mother to Moroccan and Monroe.
Current Situation
Alison remains in a dire situation, battling her illness and financial hardship. Despite their estranged relationship, Mariah continues to be a significant figure in Alison’s life.
Mariah’s representatives have emphasized the singer’s efforts to help her sister, including covering medical expenses and providing financial aid. However, the complex dynamics between the siblings continue to pose challenges, leaving Alison’s future uncertain.