Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, revealed her deepest regret about her daughter before her de@th.

The regret centered around Whitney’s relationship with her close friend and rumored lover, Robyn Crawford. From the moment Cissy first saw Whitney and Robyn together in 1980, she suspected their bond was deeper than friendship.

Whitney’s face would light up when Robyn entered a room, and Robyn’s protective presence at family gatherings hinted at the closeness of their connection.

Despite their deep relationship, Whitney ended her romantic involvement with Robyn in 1983. This decision was largely influenced by Cissy’s rejection of homosexuality, which she believed was unnatural.

Whitney’s decision to end things with Robyn wasn’t easy. She told Robyn, “I don’t think we should be physical. Where we’re going, if people found out, they would use it against us.”

Years later, even Bobby Brown, Whitney’s ex-husband, believed that Whitney might still be alive had Robyn remained close to her.

Cissy admitted she actively worked to keep Robyn away from Whitney, despite knowing how much Whitney cared for her. This interference stemmed from Cissy’s fear of societal judgment, particularly from the church and the music industry.

She believed removing Robyn from Whitney’s life was necessary to protect Whitney’s career and reputation. However, this decision ultimately condemned Whitney to a life of emotional emptiness.

In 2019, seven years after Whitney’s de@th, Robyn Crawford published a memoir and appeared on the *Today Show*, revealing that she and Whitney had been lovers. For decades, Cissy had dismissed rumors about Whitney and Robyn as mere speculation. But hearing Robyn’s confirmation hit Cissy hard.

At 86 years old, she finally understood the full impact of her actions. She realized that her rejection of Robyn had deprived Whitney of unconditional love—the very thing Whitney had desperately sought.

Whitney’s emotional struggles deepened after her separation from Robyn. She turned to drugs as a way to cope with the pressure of maintaining a false image.

Contrary to the narrative that Bobby Brown introduced Whitney to drugs, her substance abuse began years earlier. Whitney’s marriage to Bobby was not about love but rather a calculated decision to silence rumors about her sexuality. The marriage, plagued by abuse and addiction, only worsened Whitney’s isolation and unhappiness.

Cissy’s regret grew as she learned more about how her actions had affected Whitney’s life. By rejecting Robyn, Cissy had removed the one person who truly loved Whitney unconditionally.

Robyn had been fiercely protective of Whitney, never exploiting her financially, and had always prioritized her well-being. Without Robyn, Whitney was surrounded by people who depended on her financially but failed to support her emotionally.

Cissy’s final years were consumed by the realization that her fear-based parenting had contributed to Whitney’s tragic downfall. She had prioritized societal approval over her daughter’s happiness, a decision that ultimately led to Whitney’s de@th.

Cissy’s deepest regret was not understanding that unconditional love might have saved Whitney—the greatest voice of a generation.