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JLS Star Oritse Williams Reflects on Miscarriage Losses and Parenthood Journey

Williams opens up about emotional challenges, his advocacy for men's mental health, and ongoing custody battle for his first son.

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Overview

  • Oritse Williams and his wife Kazz suffered two miscarriages before welcoming their son, Shiva Zion, in October 2024.
  • Williams emphasizes the importance of men, particularly Black men, expressing vulnerability and not bottling up emotions during hardships.
  • Kazz conceived naturally on the day of an IVF consultation but faced anxiety and gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.
  • Williams credits family, prayer, martial arts, and music as key coping mechanisms during periods of personal adversity.
  • He continues an eight-and-a-half-year custody battle for his first son, describing the ongoing struggle as a heavy emotional burden.