‘No children in sight' — Denise Zimba pens heartfelt letter to her children after losing custody battle
Denise Zimba has taken to Instagram to express her longing for her children after her high court battle with her estranged husband Jakob Schlichtig.
On Easter Sunday Denise lamented the pain of not living with her children in an open letter.
"I love you Leah and Mila. Haven't seen or spoken to you since last Saturday. My body shows I bared my children, but no children in sight. God only knows why this is happening. The truth will always find its way. Love mama. Happy Easter."
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