‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Amy Halterman Felt Like ‘Used Gum’ Amid Split
1000-Lb Sisters fans know that Amy Halterman and her husband Michael already divorced. But as the current season airs, viewers are watching the split play out onscreen. And it’s not at all pretty.
Fans are only three episodes into the season so far, but there’s been plenty of ugly words exchanged between Michael and Amy. During this week’s episode, Amy broke down in tears and demanded a divorce. Michael refused to let her leave or even give her access to her debit card. The police showed up to de-escalate the situation, but it’s clear the drama is far from over.
During the episode, fans really felt for Amy as she described feeling like a used piece of gum. What exactly did she say and how did fans react?
Amy Halterman walks away from Michael in this week’s episode
Leaving an unhappy marriage is never an easy feat. But Amy Halterman made the courageous decision to walk away from Michael Halterman in this week’s episode.
TLC shared a preview of Tuesday night’s episode on Instagram. Amy’s sisters did their best to cheer her up, especially Amanda. But Amy’s words really broke fans’ hearts.
“I told him over and over again, if you don’t change, I’m going to leave. I used to be the glue that held the whole family together, but now I’m just a used piece of gum,” Amy shared in the new episode. As the tears felt, she joked that someone had stuck her on the bottom of a dirty shoe.
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Several Instagram users left kind words for Amy in the comments including:
- “Don’t cry, Amy! You got this, Girl! You’ve been doing it practically on your own anyway! His loss, not yours!”
- “My heart breaks for you. Hang in there. We love you all.”
- “You guys have come a long way. So glad you can be there for each other.”
- “Amy you are amazing! You always make me smile! I am so sorry [you’re] sad”
The TLC star’s siblings rally around her
Although Amy Halterman frequently fights with her siblings, particularly Tammy and Amanda, they all really stepped up for her during this difficult chapter of her life.
After leaving Michael, Tammy shared that Amy was welcome to stay with her as long as needed. After all the help and support Amy offered her in the past, Tammy wanted to return the favor.
What did you think about this week’s episode? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.
New episodes of 1000-Lb Sisters air on TLC each Tuesday night at 8 PM Eastern time. Tune in next week and see what Amy Halterman and the rest of the family members are up to next.
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