‘Welcome to Plathville’: Olivia Is Forced To Make A Painful Decision

Welcome to Plathville star Olivia Plath is working through a difficult time in her life. The wife of TLC reality personality Ethan Plath says she has made a painful and difficult decision. It is not a decision that Olivia wants to make, but she feels it’s for the best.

Welcome to Plathville: Olivia Plath Suffers Horrific Family Loss

This has not been an easy time for Olivia Plath and her husband Ethan Plath. The Welcome to Plathville pair is struggling through a heartbreak.

Over the weekend Olivia’s younger brother was killed in a tragic accident. 15-year-old Micah Meggs was fatally injured when the electric bicycle he was riding was struck by a car.

Welcome to Plathville: Olivia Plath
Olivia Plath | TLC

The TLC reality television celebrity shared the tragic news with her followers on social media. She also told them that she would be taking a break from social media to mourn the loss of her brother.

The tragic news shocked Olivia and her family. There are few details available about the accident, only that it remains under investigation.

TLC Cast Member Faces Difficult Decision

As the Welcome to Plathville cast member mourns the loss of her beloved family member, she also came to another painful decision.

The TLC star briefly logged onto Instagram to reveal this decision. She also added a photo of her pet hedgehog Halle.

Welcome to Plathville: Olivia Plath
Halle | Instagram

Olivia shares that she has had Halle for just over a year, however, due to her recent circumstances she feels it is more appropriate to rehome her pet. Her post says that at this time she cannot give Halle the attention and care she needs.

She says that she feels a loving and happy home would better suit her little friend. So, she goes on to describe the accessories, cage, wheel, feed, and grooming supplies that she will send along with Halle.

This is when she finds the right new owner. The Welcome to Plathville cast member asks that only Minneapolis residents message her with serious inquiries.

She doesn’t go into many details about why she decided to rehome her pet. However, some of her followers feel it may have to do with her work and travel schedule.

Welcome to Plathville: What’s Next For Olivia?

TLC followers of the Plath family say they have noticed that Olivia has failed to mention her husband Ethan Plath very much for the past several weeks. They are curious if the pair suffers from marital problems.

Longtime fans know that things have been rocky between the two since they married. However, fans had hoped the move away from Georgia and Ethan’s family would solve their issues.

Welcome to Plathville: Ethan Plath - Olivia Plath
Ethan Plath – Olivia Plath | TLC

There is also speculation circulating about Season 5. Viewers feel that since parents Barry Plath and Kim Plath have separated, and the older siblings live in different states, the show may lose its appeal.

So far the network has yet to confirm whether the series will return, or if they have canceled it. For now, the only news about Season 5 comes from Lydia Plath, who revealed last fall that filming had begun.

Even if the network green-lights the series for another season, some viewers feel that Ethan and Olivia may not return. Or, if they do, their camera time will be minimal.

For now, the Welcome to Plathville cast member has more serious issues to deal with. Olivia mourns the loss of her brother today as well as rehoming her pet hedgehog Halle. Our thoughts remain with Olivia Plath and her family during this difficult time.

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