Jenelle Evans really has the best birthday wishes for her baby boy, Jace Evans!
The reality star got extra expressive on her son’s birthday, where she had nothing but praise for the youngster as he continues treatment at a mental health facility.
Jenelle Evans got in the news earlier in the year after she allegedly pulled out a gun at his grandmother, Barbara Evans. A botched custody battle followed this aftermath.
The television personality got candid in a social media post gushing about her son and how much growth he has achieved over the last few years. Jenelle attached a collection of pictures with Jace, including those of him as a little boy in the slides.
“I HAVE A 17-YEAR-OLD! Being a teenager can be hard, but you seem to handle it well. You’re so smart, curious about life, and handsome. Hope today is everything you’ve wanted and more! I love you,” the caption read.
Jace received tons of positive comments from her mother’s fans and followers under the post who wished him the happiest of birthdays and a smooth journey down the 17th ladder of his life.
“I keep thinking he’s a baby. He’s growing up. You did an excellent job raising him,” this fan shared, as another one noted that Jace may get to write a tell-all book about his relationship with Jenelle when he turns 18. “He deserves so much better. I blame his childhood and you for what he’s been through,” another commenter added.
The MTV Star Pledged To Help Jace Evans Overcome His Travails
As previously shared by The Blast, Jenelle on July 20 shared a rare post about a visit to her son at the institution. She uploaded a few pictures of Jace getting busy with various tasks as he focuses on getting better mentally, noting that he has been prioritizing his emotions and focusing on himself.
Jenelle added that the last six months have not been the easiest for her, as she had to endure some difficult situations with her son’s happiness as a priority. Despite the challenges, Jenelle affirmed that she will do whatever it takes to help him achieve it physically and mentally,
Jenelle did not forget to inform fans that she chose to share selected content involving her son, as she has previously slammed the media and some people within her family for disrespecting Jace’s privacy. The reality star noted that whenever the situation demands it, nothing stops her from showing up and defending her children.
Jenelle Evans’ Sister Insisted Gun-Pulling Incident Never Happened
The former reality star reacted to reports that Jace had pulled a gun at Barbara on social media with the conclusion that the fault was on Barbara and Ashleigh Evans for handling the situation wrongly. She blamed Barbara for poorly parenting Jace when she had custody and making him bear the same experiences she had with her as a child.
As for Ashleigh, Jenelle reiterated that she was being hypocritical to condemn her parenting of Jace because she was not exactly perfect with raising her own kids. The reality star’s sister responded by disputing claims that Jace had pointed a weapon at Barbara, adding that Jenelle had shared a false story to garner public sympathy.
Jenelle noted that learning about what her son had done was extremely painful, but she believes her son had been dealing with significant personal and medical challenges. The reality star added that her focus is on ensuring Jace gets better and will continue to meet him at the point of his demands.
The 34-Year-Old Claimed She Is Responsible For Her Son’s Medical Care
Jace’s father and Jenelle’s high school sweetheart, Andrew Lewis, teamed up with her mother, Barbara, to create a GoFundMe appealing for funds to offset the legal and mounting medical fees to bring Jace home.
As noted by The Blast, the “Help Bring Jace Evans Home” fundraiser would also help Andrew regain custody of the boy by sorting needed legal fees to ensure it happens. The 17-year-old has been staying at the medical facility since February, and Lewis has stated that Jenelle has cut him and Barbara off from his life for a while.
However, Jenelle explained that Lewis has not been shouldering any responsibility concerning their son’s medical expenses, as it is fully covered by health insurance, which she handles and is currently paying for.
Jenelle continued that as regards the custody situation, the matter is being handled through mediation, which is the best and most constructive path to sort custody for a teenager.
Jenelle Evans Insisted She Would Not Wear The Villain Tag In Son’s Controversy
The media mediator hopped on TikTok in March to clear up some false narratives, noting that she is being forced to break her silence because her extended family has been selling stories to the media.
While her preferred route would have been privacy due to the sensitivity of the case and the involvement of a teenager, Jenelle added that her presence as an easy target has led the case to another dimension.
She stressed that she was not relenting on Jace’s case and people could not know her location unless she chose to share it. Jenelle reassured the public that whatever she did as a mother was for a good reason and, in due time, the public will understand her point.
Despite this rebuttal, social media users poked holes in Jenelle’s story, tagging her a professional victim who always needs someone to blame for her woes.
No matter what happens, Jenelle Evans is always proud of Jace Evans!