'Rehab Addict' Star Nicole Curtis Says Her Son Was Taken From Her Arms On Thanksgiving

Nicole Curtis describes holidays as a "nightmare" when she's separated from her son, three-year-old Harper, whom she shares with ex Shane Maguire. The Rehab Addict star says she was unable to be with Harper on Thanksgiving due to the former couple's custody agreement, which was finally settled in October after a years-long battle.

"I can't express in words what it feels like looking at your sick baby and being told that a 'parenting time' schedule trumps their wellbeing," she said in an interview with People. "I woke up Thanksgiving morning and thanked God that I was able to have that time with him. I arrived at the airport and literally had my baby ripped out of my arms and whisked away as I was 'screwing up' Thanksgiving plans. The cycle never ends."

The HGTV and DIY Network host initially opened up about the situation on Instagram.

"I've been asked what my Thanksgiving plans are and receive horrified looks when I say nothing... like so many others we are trapped in the fd world of 'not your parenting time'," she wrote. "So, while I gladly and happily wish all a blessed Thanksgiving who celebrate it like I dream of doing so -my words are here today to tell the rest of you, like us, you're not alone -I certainly never expected to be in this situation & would have my ex at my dining room table today (still as my ex,don’t get me wrong😂), but it's not up to me."

Maguire's attorney did not immediately respond to People's request for comment.

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(h/t: People)