Madonna Tells Rocco ''I Miss You'' on Instagram: How the Custody Battle for Her 15-Year-Old Son Has Played Out on Social Media

Singer shares heart-wrenching throwback photo

By Kendall Fisher Feb 17, 2016 5:17 PMTags
Rocco Ritchie, Madonna Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Madonna has spent the last several months submerged in a war no parent ever wants to find themselves battling: fighting for custody over her son, Rocco John Ritchie.

The 57-year-old singer went to court with her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, in December to maintain her partial guardianship over her 15-year-old son.

At the time, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled that Rocco was to return to be with his mother after living in London with his dad. However, Ritchie's attorney reportedly said the teen had "expressed very clearly that he does not want to return to New York." The judge suggested the teenager talk to Madonna about it and later revisit the issue.

Well, over two months later and it appears her son has not changed his mind. Madonna continues to fight for his return, using social media to gain affection, despite the fact that he has since blocked her and deleted all of his accounts.

Madge has shared many photos of her son throughout their time apart, writing heart-wrenching messages about her love for Rocco and giving the world a little insight on the difficult battle she's facing:

Dec. 25, 2016: "Merry X-mas to the Sun-shine of my Life!" Madonna wrote on Christmas day.

Merry X-mas to the Sun-shine of my Life! ?????????????????

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Jan. 3, 2016: Madge shared this cryptic quote and many news outlets and fans commented that it was regarding her custody battle.

Jan. 5, 2016: Captioning this throwback photo of a young Rocco, she writes: "Love Conquers All."

Love Conquers All............??#rebelhearts

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Jan. 7, 2016: Reminiscing on better times with all of her children (including Rocco), Madonna says this photo "seems like yesterday."

Riding with my Woes!! Seems like yesterday. ??#rebelhearts

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Jan. 9, 2016: Madonna shared a photo of all of her children and exclaimed, "Its possible to be an entertainer and a good mother!!! Too bad we don't live in a society where many encourage strong independent single working moms! The next great Frontier!"


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Jan. 14, 2016: The singer opens up about how she's feeling beat down with a cryptic quote.

I woke up like this..........@cityofnopity

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Jan. 20, 2016: Madge says she needs protection "now more than ever," noting that "even hearts made of steel can break."

Now more than ever............ evenheartsmadeoutofsteelcanbreak. ?#rebelheart @mdnaisindestrctable

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Jan. 23, 2016: Madonna shared a note from a fan who acknowledge the hardship she is currently facing. She shared the message, writing, "Thanks soooooo much for this! It means a lot to me! One word of. kindness it can save me!"

Feb. 11, 2016: The mother-of-four shared this throwback photo, writing: "Days of innocence. In Malawi. How I miss this time."

Days of innocence. In Malawi. How I miss this time. ????????. ??#rebelhearts

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Feb. 16, 2016: "Tu me manque," Madge wrote in French on Instagram, translating to "I miss you," with a photo of Rocco on her back.

Tu me manque............??

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