Mama June Reveals Honey Boo Boo Custody Shocker & Why She ‘Lost’ Her Daughter
Mama June: Road to Redemption star June Shannon feels it is time to clear the air about the details surrounding her daughter Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson‘s custody case. June says she is catching a lot of heat about it and wants everyone to know the truth.
Mama June: Road to Redemption — June Shannon Feels There Is a Misunderstanding
June Shannon reveals there is a misunderstanding. The Mama June: Road to Redemption star says there is a lot about Alana’s custody that everyone is unaware of. Because of this, she feels she is being unfairly judged.
First, the WEtv star states that everything is not as entirely as it seems. She says she is tired of being accused of being the bad guy in this situation. People think she “lost” custody, but it’s not quite that simple.
I'm so happy Pumpkin has full custody of Alana. She needs some stability in her life. #MamaJune
— Ღ 𝙳𝚊𝚗𝚒 Ღ (@DarylsLilBitch) June 11, 2022
Shannon says she is “at peace” with the court’s decision. She reveals there are things many don’t know. Shannon also feels they don’t understand that the custody decision was all Alana. She states, “Alana decided to stay in that environment.”
Shannon adds that nothing happened that forced the court to decide that Alana Thompson would be better off in her sister Lauryn Efird’s custody. Instead, the shocking truth is that Honey Boo Boo chose to stay with her sister.
WEtv Star Reveals It Was Alana Thompson’s Choice
The Mama June: Road to Redemption reality star adds, “People don’t understand the custody thing. Shannon admits she owes Lauryn a lot for stepping in to care for Honey Boo Boo. She reveals that it was during her lowest point when Pumpkin stepped in.
June Shannon says she and Pumpkin sat down to discuss Honey Boo Boo’s living arrangements. She reveals she and Alana talk a lot, and she is nearly 17 years old. She adds she felt Alana had a right to decide where she preferred to live. “It’s not like I don’t see or talk to Alana”, said Shannon.
Pumpkin is the best big sister. #MamaJune doesn't deserve any more chances. Sometimes you have to cut the toxic people from your life. Alana is going to look back and know who raised her: Josh and Pumpkin.
— Layne (@laynesays) June 11, 2022
Per the court’s decision, Lauryn Efird was granted sole custody of her sister Alana Thompson. Shannon says she can call her daughter every day.
She also pays Lauryn $800 per month in child support until Alana’s 18th birthday in August 2023. She also admits that Alana going to live with Lauryn was the best decision at that time, and now it is just easier.
Mama June Says Recent Marriage Not Affecting Relationship with Her Children
Shannon states that she wants her Mama June: Road to Redemption followers to know it has nothing to do with her recent marriage to Justin Stroud.
WEtv followers have expressed concern over her fast-moving relationship with Stroud. They believe it is too early in her sobriety for her to commit a serious commitment. However, Shannon wants everyone to know they are wrong.
June and her boyfriend! Why am I not surprised that’s how he looks? #MamaJune pic.twitter.com/8TJFq5MNvC
— ShayInLa🌊🌊 (@ShayInLa) June 11, 2022
Road to Redemption viewers also feel that Justin’s past drug addiction issues could become a problem. But they continue to fear June’s sobriety could be at risk. They feel because she and Justin both battle addiction issues, it may cause problems.
They say they do not want her to fall back into old patterns. What are your thoughts on Shannon’s recent marriage and custody decision?
Reality fans feel that she tends to fall in love fast. They also know that this has not worked out well in the past for her. But ultimately, they just want to see her finally find the happiness she is searching for.
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