Hardest Part of the Past Year
When asked about the hardest part of the past year without Anna, Mama June said, "Her just not being here for the girls and a lot of s— has happened." She explained that they had to go through a custody battle and won it for Anna's daughter Kaitlyn. However, she did not ask for custody of Kylee as her dad Michael is her guardian. They also had to deal with Michael taking Kylee away from everyone and moving to Alabama.It was a difficult time for the family as they had to face these challenges. Mama June shared that they were worried about not being able to spend time with Kylee and that Anna had a feeling Michael would react this way before she died. This led to a fight for Kaitlyn's custody as they wanted to ensure the girls' well-being.
The Custody Battle
Mama June detailed the custody battle they had to go through. "We had to fight to ensure Kaitlyn's safety and well-being. It was a long and tough process, but we were able to win," she said. She also mentioned that Michael's decision to move to Alabama with Kylee had a significant impact on the family.The move created a distance between the girls and made it difficult for them to see each other. Mama June expressed her concern about the girls not being able to have a proper relationship due to the separation. It was a challenging situation that the family had to deal with.
Michael's Actions
Mama June revealed some interesting details about Michael's actions. After Anna's death in the first November, he moved to Alabama with his new wife London. She recalled cautioning him about the girls not seeing each other if they moved away. And indeed, after the court case ended, he got remarried and they moved back to Sylacauga, Alabama.What's even more interesting is that the same pipeline dream he sold to London is similar to his life with Anna. He was with Anna for two years, got married, and moved to Sylacauga to open a mechanic shop and build a house. Now with London, they were together for two and a half years, got married, and moved to Alabama to open a diesel shop and build a house across the road from his father. It's as if he's repeating the same pattern.
The Impact on the Family
The situation has had a significant impact on the family. Mama June said, "The worst part is that we weren't able to say our goodbyes and spend time with Kylee. Kaitlyn has been able to go spend time with Michael and his mom, but the family as a whole has been restricted."They want to be able to spend time with Kylee, but Michael's decision to keep her out of sight has created a barrier. Mama June hopes that things will change in the future and that the family can have more opportunities to be together.