Tammy and Amy had been inseparable from childhood. While their mother used to work multiple jobs to support the family, they raised one another. After the former exceeded her 717 Lbs mark on 1000 Lb Sisters, she became increasingly dependent on her younger sister, Amy. But viewers got to see their separate journeys in the last season.
While Tammy joined rehab and qualified for her bariatric surgery, Amy was overwhelmed taking care of two kids of her own. Her husband, Michael, was of no help, and it also deteriorated their bond. After many troublesome instances, the latter decided to seek therapy for the sake of her mental health. That’s when she found out she’s Bipolar. Many now feel her sister Tammy was responsible for it! How so?
1000 Lb Sisters: Amy Realised She Was Bipolar After Feuding With Tammy!
Noted 1000 Lb Sisters stars Tammy and Amy Slaton are back again with their adventures. As of now, things aren’t going great for the latter. Her issues with her husband, Michael, are evident in the show. Fans already know they are divorced now. But as the show was filmed earlier than that, viewers are getting to see their relationship fall apart.
Moreover, there was also news about Amy and Tammy getting into a very serious fight during their family trip to Florida. Things got rather ugly, and they also fought physically. Then, in an interview, the younger sibling admitted she had bipolar disorder, acute stress, and anxiety. She found out about it after going to the therapist.
TLC: AMY WITH GAGE, GLENN & TAMMY SLATON
It was Amy’s massive family feud during the outing that made her realize she needed professional help to deal with her mental health. She realized she wasn’t snapping for the sake of it but because she was “bipolar.” So, it was a relief for the 1000 Lb Sisters star to know that she wasn’t crazy.
1000 Lb Sisters: Amy Also Faced Mental Abuse From Michael!
Apart from the major family feud in Florida, things were already bad at Amy’s household. The first episode of 1000 Lb Sisters Season 5 already featured her feud with her husband, Michael. It was evident that the latter wasn’t helping the former at all to take care of the kids. Things became increasingly difficult for the star after the birth of her second son.
So Amy had admitted to being a victim of mental abuse. While she tried her best not to bad mouth her ex, she did say that by the end, there was no “love, kindness or support,” and she fell out of love with Michael. But she was glad to be showcasing her journey in the show with the hope that it would give women stuck in a similar situation the courage to speak up.
TLC: AMY & MICHAEL HALTERMAN
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