“I said, ‘Hey, I need help,'” she recalled. “I was in a panic attack. I was crying my eyes out. I was like, ‘For once, I need your help. I need you to take over this situation because all of us have put forth effort as much as we can give.'”
“Separating the chaos to protect my two younger kids is very important, also for him to protect himself,” Jenelle added. “When you’re co-parenting, if both sides of the family can come together to help solve these issues before they turn into adults and really get themselves in trouble—it’s really important.”
Despite the criticism surrounding the decision, Jenelle said she’s doing what’s best for her entire family.
“You can say all you want,” she emphasized. “You can say I’m not taking care of my kids. Being a mother is doing the best interest for your child and I am doing the best interest for my child.”
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