Report: Naya Rivera's sister moves in with her ex-husband

Report: Naya Rivera's sister moves in with her ex-husband

The 'Glee' star's sister is reportedly living with her ex-husband to help take care of her son. 

Naya Rivera and her sister Nickayla
Naya Rivera and her sister Nickayla / Instagram

Naya Rivera's sister, Nickayla, is speaking out after news broke that she allegedly moved in with her ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey.

Naya passed away in July after an accidental drowning at a California lake. Her body was found five days after she disappeared. 

Her son Josey was with her on the day she went missing but was found safe on the boat they had rented.

Josey has been living with his dad Ryan ever since. Ryan and Naya's family members have reportedly been supporting each other during the ordeal. 

According to the Daily Mail, Nickayla and Ryan recently moved into a three-bedroom rented house together. Nickayla reportedly did so to help take care of her nephew. 

But some social media users think the move is inappropriate. 

"But yo sister wasn’t living with him either sis. They made it work," one woman wrote on Instagram. 

Another user added: "You can raise your nephew in separate homes sweetie."

Nickayla shared a post on her Instagram Story defending herself. 

"In the darkest time of my life, the only thing that is important is my friends & family, showing up for my nephew, even though I can't show up for myself."

The model added that she is not "concerned with the way things look" because nobody can see "each agonizing moment" they go through as a family.

"What matters most I've learned, is to show compassion, not to judge others, & never take a moment of life for granted. I hope you all do the same."

Many of Naya's fans have also come to Nickayla's defense. 

"We love you so much Nickayla we can’t imagine your hurt & what you are feeling we know that but know we love you & will support you just like we do Naya!" one woman wrote on Twitter. 

Nickayla's last post on her Instagram page is a picture of the sisters when they were younger.

"I love you," she captioned the image.

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i love you

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Ryan also shared a heartbreaking message on his Instagram page after Naya's death. 

"This is so unfair...there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts. I can't believe this is life now. I don't know if I'll ever believe it. You were just here... We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before. Life just isn't fair," he wrote. 

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This is so unfair...there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts. I can't believe this is life now. I don't know if I'll ever believe it. You were just here... We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before. Life just isn't fair. I don't know what to say...I'm thankful for our times and our journey that brought us together and gave us the sweetest and kindest smart little boy we could ever hope for. I remember sometimes you used to get annoyed at me: "Ryan can you stop snap chatting!" Haha. I'm glad I didn't listen to you because I have hundreds and probably thousands of snaps and videos that Josey will have forever and know his momma loved him more than life, and how much fun we had together as he was growing up. Life is all about good times and bad times but with Josey it makes the bad a little less so because a part of you will always be with us. He'll never forget where he came from. We miss you. We will always love you. Love you Meep. 🖤💔🖤 ♥️ To everyone that reached out and I haven't had a chance to or just didn't get back to you...thank you all for the overwhelming love and support you've sent our way. I'll just say in closing, be kind to yourself, be kind to others, forgive...forget...don't hold grudges....if you have nothing nice to say maybe try not to say anything. There's peace in silence. Time on Earth is precious and you just never know....you never know what could happen. Hold your loved ones close, and cherish the times you have with those you care about. ♥️

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