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The Rodman family saga has reached a boiling point recently. In a shocking interview, Trinity Rodman unveiled some troubling truths about her relationship with her father, Dennis Rodman, even going so far as to label him ‘not a dad.’ Despite these unsettling disclosures, they seem to have prompted an emotional revelation from the NBA legend himself where he expressed his support for her from afar.

During one of Trinity’s eye-opening accounts, she recalled an incident in 2021 when the 63-year-old attended her NWSL match. What might appear as a heartwarming occasion to fans was anything but that for the USWNT star; it resulted in tears and left her feeling that her father had marred what should have been a joyous moment.

In response, Dennis Rodman took to Instagram to post a video montage filled with images highlighting joyful times spent with Trinity Rodman. Accompanying the visuals was a heartfelt apology where he stated, “Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be but either way I still tried and I still try and Never will Stop.”

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He emphasized his ongoing efforts despite the estrangement they’ve experienced over time and proudly acknowledged her accomplishments in soccer. The NBA icon further conveyed his dedication by saying, “I watch you play All the time.” He then went on to recount an experience  stating, “Actually flew in to watch you play and was told not to show up because who I was with instead and me just wanting to support you So I watched you from my hotel balcony just to make everybody happy.”

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Concluding this touching message, Dennis affirmed affectionately, “I love all my kids.” Clearly, the dynamics within the Rodman family diverge significantly from those of an ordinary happy household. This is underscored by Trinity Rodman’s remarks regarding the toxic environment fostered by the NBA icon opens up for the first time about his decision to attend Trinity Rodman’s games lifestyle during their upbringing.

Trinity Rodman reveals how Dennis Rodman’s lifestyle affected their family

It’s indisputable, considering Dennis Rodman’s background, that he was once deeply entrenched in a lifestyle filled with parties and controversies. While this carefree existence influenced many around him, it unfortunately created a challenging environment for his family, as expressed by Trinity Rodman.

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She shared, “He partied all the time, he has this beach house in Newport, and we tried to live with him, but he’s having 24/7, he’s bringing random b—–s in like?”  In her podcast appearance, she also mentioned that following the divorce from their mother, her father would see her only about three or four times each year, leading to his diminishing presence in her life.

There’s no denying that Dennis Rodman’s past hasn’t been exemplary given his reputation as the ‘bad boy’ of the NBA. However, based on his recent social media posts, it seems he is committed to making amends for his previous wrongdoings.

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