Zion Foster speaks out about co-parenting with Jesy Nelson amidst SMA diagnosis Zion Foster, co-dad of Jesy Nelson's twins Ocean and Story, has opened up about the challenges of co-parenting amidst their SMA diagnosis and the backlash he faced. Jesy Nelson's twins Ocean and Story, who were diagnosed with a genetic disorder at just 16 months old, have been hospitalized. The parents, Jesy and co-dad Zion Foster, have been embroiled in a public feud following their split, with Zion being hit with allegations of being a 'deadbeat dad'. Zion Nelson Discusses Co-parenting PressuresZion, 27, opened up about the pressures of co-parenting and the backlash he faced, saying: 'It's a lonely space, it's hard, and there's a lot of uncertainty.' He revealed that when he felt overwhelmed, he disconnected from social media using a different phone. Zion discussed his twin daughters' 'life-limiting' health battles, saying: 'All in all, it has been beautiful. It's a privilege to be a dad, and I love being a dad and I am so proud of my girls.Father Emphasizes Commitment and Marriage Goals' He emphasized the importance of focusing on what they can do despite their disability, saying 'I want to be telling them what they can do. ' Zion discussed his thoughts on commitment and marriage, saying: 'As a man, I have always been raised that marriage is a goal to be aimed for, something to be proud of and a blessing.' He hit back at accusations of abandoning his daughters after their diagnosis, saying it's 'unfortunate' when things don't work out, but you keep going and the goal doesn't change.