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Mama June Shannon admits her life has been stressful for the past few years. She has been dealing with a lot. So much so that June blames all the stress for forcing her to rely on drugs again. Mama June reveals she is using, but not in the way some of her followers may think.
Stress & Grief to Blame For Mama June’s Drug Use
WEtv reality star Mama June Shannon claims her life is out of control again. She says that dealing with taking care of her late daughter, Anna Cardwell, during her cancer battle was taxing on her. Fans know that Mama June has issues with her coping skills. She does not handle trauma and drama well. In the past, her problems sent her reeling into a nasty drug addiction that cost her millions of dollars and her relationship with her daughters.
Now, it looks like June is struggling once again. People Magazine reports that Mama June Shannon confesses she is using drugs. But this time, it is a little different. June reveals that she has packed 130 pounds over the past few years.
Mama June wants to be open and honest about her struggles. June Shannon recently shared the news with her followers that she is now using Semaglutide, an FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity. Semaglutide is known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy and has become all the rage with celebrities looking to lose weight.
Mama June Shannon Gets Back On Track
The Mama June: Family Crisis star says she only has herself to blame for her weight gain. Despite the stress of caring for Anna Cardwell, she admits she was not caring for herself. She says that she was eating out a lot and was stressed eating, but now she plans to get her life back on the right track.
The reality television mom shared the news on Instagram and invited her fans and followers to accompany her on her weight loss journey. She also urges everyone to be safe and talk to their primary care physician before taking the medication.
Mama June wanted to be upfront with her fans to help keep the rumors at bay. Sources close to the reality star revealed that June knew once she started dropping weight that, her past drug use would come into play. But now Mama June Shannon wants everyone to know that is not the issue. She is using drugs, but legally prescribed and safely this go round.
