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In a lengthy social media caption written like a poem, Rosie O\u2019Donnell<\/a> described a recent visit with her daughter, Chelsea O\u2019Donnell<\/a>, during the latter\u2019s prison sentence.<\/p>\n On Saturday, June 13, Rosie wrote on Instagram<\/a> that she got to the prison early and was ordered to take a seat \u201cin what looks like \/ a children\u2019s nursery room\u201d with \u201cDisney murals on cement walls.\u201d<\/p>\n A prison guard explained the rules for the four-hour visit. Rosie wrote: \u201cA hug hello and goodbye only \/ No money exchanged \/ Hands above the table \/ No loud voices.\u201d<\/p>\n Then Chelsea arrived. \u201cMy heart skips a beat \/ She looks good,\u201d said Rosie. \u201cHealthy calm \/ Rested blue eyes \/ Clear skin \/ In her green uniform \/ We embrace \/ She smells familiar \/ holds on tight \/ I stare into her eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n At one point in the visit, Rosie went to splash cold water on her face and cried as she tried to \u201cshake the sadness.\u201d<\/p>\n The former View<\/i><\/a> co-host wrote: \u201cIt\u2019s hard enough for her \/ She turns 29 this summer \/ And all I see when I look at her \/ Is a blonde baby in diapers.\u201d<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Rosie\u2019s visit with Chelsea was cut short by the threat of a nearby tornado.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt storms all the way to the hotel,\u201d she recalled. \u201cAs I try to process \/ All that\u2019s happened \/ It was a big day for both of us \/ I conk right out \/ I sleep for hours \/ Proud of us both \/ Unconditional love \/ Simply the only way \/ Thru motherhood \/ Love and forgiveness a must \/ Even when it seems impossible \/ Especially then \/ We live we learn we grow \/ Even at 64.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/a> Rosie O’Donnell Opens Up About Getting a Secret Facelift \u2014 Fans React<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Related<\/p>\n Chelsea, one of Rosie\u2019s adopted children, was sentenced to six years of probation in January 2025 following three arrests on drug and child neglect charges. That October, she was sentenced to prison<\/a>\u00a0after violating her probation terms, according to Us Weekly<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI have compassion for those struggling with addiction,\u201d Rosie told Us following the latter development. \u201cChelsea was born into addiction, and it has been a painful journey for her and her children. We continue to love and support her through these horrible times. Prayers welcomed.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the latest entertainment news on TV Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nRosie O’Donnell Opens Up About Getting a Secret Facelift \u2014 Fans React<\/a><\/h3>\n