Eric Roberts Says He 'Couldn't Handle' Being A Father To Emma Roberts

This article contains discussion of substance abuse. Eric shares Emma with ex-partner Kelly Cunningham. "Yet she stayed, for a time, though I’m sure she questioned whether or not she should," he adds.

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