Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans is turning over a new leaf as she devotes time to mending her relationship with her 16-year-old son, Jace. Known for her tumultuous past, both on and off-screen, Evans is now sharing the heartwarming steps she's taking to rebuild her bond with Jace.
On Friday, May 1, Jenelle took to Instagram to give her followers a peek into a "parents weekend" she spent with Jace, posting a carousel of heartfelt photos and videos. Among the highlights was a selfie of the duo, capturing their time on a kayaking adventure. "Therapy and kayaking with my best friend. Both working on ourselves at the same time 💓🥹 #ParentsWeekend #MentalHealthAwareness," she affectionately captioned the post.
“I've been very quiet online, and behind the scenes, I've been actually getting help for my son as needed,” Evans shared on the podcast "La Femme Talk."
Evans' social media also showcased some artistic moments from the weekend, revealing drawings from parenting exercises. One piece emphasized the importance of respecting feelings and building relationships, aptly hashtagged #Parenting101.
Fans were quick to show their support in the comments, with one urging, "Precious, but make sure Jake is on board with you postings😉🤔 Hope All is well with you both🫶🫶," and another applauding, "Good job momma. ❤️" Others noted the positive changes in Jace, expressing pride in his progress.
Meanwhile, the Evans family continues to navigate through its challenges. Earlier this year, Jenelle's mom, Barbara, sought emergency custody of Jace after a reported incident. Though her attempt was unsuccessful, Jenelle remains focused on her children's well-being, maintaining an optimistic outlook amidst ongoing family turbulence.
Jenelle recently expressed on TikTok her commitment to her children, "I feel like I have to speak up, even though I shouldn’t be getting on here. It’s important for everyone to know I’m doing my best and keeping my kids safe."
As the family drama continues to unfold, Jenelle is committed to growth and healing for herself and Jace, cherishing their time together and embracing a future full of potential.