Alana Thompson talked about the feelings of drug abuse while growing up with her mother Joan “Mother Joan” Shannon.
The 15-year-old TV personality has appeared in three different reality show series and recently Teen fashionIn an interview with Rainesford Stauffer, Alana discussed a variety of topics, including the struggles her 42-year-old mother experienced when she was arrested on drug-related charges.
“Many people in this world don’t realize how many people are really affected by drugs and alcohol. [use],” said Alana, who was called Honey Boo Boo in her reality show.
Mama June and Gino Dok Caused the division of their family. Later, the controversial matriarch succumbed to her drug addiction because she chose to escape with Jeno. When June’s mother was away, 21-year-old Laurin “Pumpkin” Shannon gained legal custody of her sister Alana.
Recalling the moment when she was abandoned by her mother when she was 13, Alana admitted that it was “very, very difficult” and “this is something I really hope no one can do.”
At the peak of her mother’s drug use in June, Alana knew nothing about her mother’s life.In March and June of this year, my mother revealed that she had Spent nearly $1 million drug.
“When my mother treated her very badly [drug use], I don’t know where I will end up,” said alumni of “Toddlers and Headwear”.
Pumpkin is strengthened And take care of the sister at the time. Currently, Alana continues to stay with Lauryn, her 25-year-old husband Josh Efird and their children, 3-year-old Ella Grace and the newly born Bentley Jameson.
In June, my mother went to the rehabilitation center last year, and she is currently working hard to improve her relationship with her daughter. In her interview, Alana said that she was proud of her achievements.In addition to rebuilding the relationship with her mother, she is currently in high school and she said she Aspire to be a nurse one day.
Pictured: Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson from the TLC reality TV series “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” participates in Build Brunch at Build Studio in New York City on March 14, 2019.
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