Rosie O’Donnell ‘Drained’ From Spending Years Trying ‘Everything’ to Help Troubled Daughter Chelsea

Rosie O’Donnell is keeping her distance from jailed daughter Chelsea as the troubled addict awaits transfer to Wisconsin’s notorious Taycheedah Correctional Institution after violating her probation from drug-related arrests, sources say.

Now, tipsters tell Straight Shuter that Hollywood is shocked that the former TV talk show host, 63, is simply sending online support from her new home in Ireland instead of rushing to the U.S. to console the 28-year-old in person.

However, pals are defending The View alum, saying the heartbroken mom is emotionally exhausted from the battle to save her beloved girl from her demons.

“She’s tried everything,” a longtime confidant shares. “Years of rehab bills, interventions, tough love. Rosie’s drained.”

But others say the distance looks like abandonment. “Most parents would be camped outside the prison gate,” notes a Tinseltown veteran.

Rosie has requested prayers from her social media followers as Chelsea — who is a mom of four young children herself — faces a “scary future.”

But insider say the digital love may feel like a cold shoulder. “Instagram emojis don’t hug you on intake day,” another friend scoffs. “Chelsea doesn’t need likes. She needs her mother.”