Chloe Khan opens up about being an ‘unpaid carer’ to a family member with addiction issues in emotional Instagram post
The glamour model revealed she has supported the relative 'mentally, physically and financially' for years
CHLOE Khan has opened up about her secret life as an "unpaid carer" for a family member in a moving Instagram post.
The glamour model and former CBB star said she's looked after a relative with "severe mental health problems", related to addiction, since she was a "little girl" - and says the experience has been "mentally, physically and financially draining".
Wakefield native Chloe, 27, says she has been reluctant to discuss the issue because she doesn't want "a thank you" from anyone.
But the star - who has just jetted off on her latest holiday - claims the relative's worsening addiction has pushed her over the edge.
Writing next to a mirror selfie, she began: "Hey guys, I don’t really talk about my family life on here but I havnt been posting much so just wanted to fill you in.
"Since I was a little girl I have basically been a (unpaid) carer for one of my family members who has severe mental health problems."
She went on: "It’s frustrating because they are so intelligent but unfortunately they mask there issues with addiction and it has really caused a lot of problems for me and the family over the years.
"It’s probably what makes me such a positive person because I’ve seen what bad vibes and negative thoughts/depression can do to a person.
"Anyway it’s at a bad point at the min.
"Especially tonight. I can’t wait to get out of the country if I’m honest.
"I’ll always love them and they are my best friend when they are sober but that is very limited now.
"I do more than people can imagine for this person mentally, physically and financially and it can be really draining when - I don’t expect a thank you but I don’t appreciate having it blamed on me so often when I do so much :( I know they can’t help it ."
At the end of the post she added: "I’ll probably regret saying this and delete it soon."
Chloe's secret family heartache isn't the only thing she has kept private recently.
The last time mum-of-one Chloe was spotted in public was at the end of September when she attended the Miss Swimsuit UK Awards and dressed as a Playboy bunny on a night out.
Since then she has admitted to packing in her job as a webcam girl for knitting like a "granny" at home.
Since appearing as Chloe Mafia on the X Factor in 2010, the star has splashed out on more than £50,000 to change her look and sculpt her figure.
She recently suffered a botched nose job that left her unable to breathe or smell after she travelled abroad for more surgery.
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