Mama June Shannon is slamming her daughter, Alana Thompson’s, “transactional love” claims. Alana called her mother out in her new Lifetime original film, I Was Honey Boo Boo. In it, she documents her mother using her as the breadwinner. So, what is June saying after hearing that? Keep reading for further details.
Mama June Slams Alana Thompson’s ‘Transactional Love’ Claims
In the new Lifetime movie, I Was Honey Boo Boo, Alana Thompson narrates her life story. She shares what it was like being on reality television at a very young age and being the breadwinner. It also delves deep into Mama June stealing her hard-earned cash to live lavishly and feed her addiction. At one point, Alana can be seen saying that her love with June was “transactional.” This is her opinion and her version of what happened, but fans and followers are well aware that June stole her money.
Unfortunately, June did not take too kindly to the accusation that the love was all about money. Rather, she feels that her children were the ones who used her. She stated that she never used her kids for a “paycheck,” but did feel that gifts were the way for them to love her:
“The way that I was brought up is showing your love with money or an item and that’s just the way that it had always been. So my love language was always to buy people things or to get my kids’ attention for a long time, I would give them money or I would give them something.”
June had been somewhat absent from Alana’s life, and after getting sober, ran off to meet a man. She returned home with her new boyfriend, Justin Stroud. When Alana’s sixteenth birthday approached, Mama June popped in out of nowhere with gifts. However, it could not make up for her taking and selling everything from underneath her girls.
After all that June and Alana Thompson have gone through, they will never be as close as they once were. Furthermore, June seems to want viewers to take the new movie with a grain of salt.
A Movie Not To Be Missed
Despite Mama June having issues with I Was Honey Boo Boo, fans and followers of the family are ready to watch this play out. Yes, they know the story and have watched June and company for years, but this is Alana Thompson’s candid truth. She admitted that she feels free after this is all said and done. Once the trailer came in, the comments of excitement flooded social media:
- I was not expecting a biopic about a former child pagent star, but I’m here for it
- I really feel for Alana Mama June was a parent with addiction issues and the love of wanting fame. Thank God for pumpkin she raised her and wants good for Alana and her kids.
- I am so proud of Alana, she’s an amazing young lady and I will be watching for sure.
- Gotta watch it. I’m sorry my heart goes out to Alana
Some were ready to see how Mama June would react, and it is clear that she is not happy with how she comes off.
What do you think of Mama June’s response, and is it valid, or should she reflect more on her mistakes? Let us know and watch I Was Honey Boo Boo May 17th on Lifetime.
