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It’s by no means factor watching a household feud, particularly in public for all to see and pre-judge with out all the right particulars — Steve Harvey and enjoyable trivia questions make for a very small exception, however that’s one other story. Add the side of superstar into the image and, nicely, it’s a tragic scenario regardless of who’s proper or mistaken.
We witnessed that occur not too long ago within the case of comedienne Mo’Nique, already the present talk-of-the-town following a really viral interview on Membership Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, and her eldest son, Shalon Watkins Jr.
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Shalon, who posts underneath the TikTok deal with @sho_nomaddad (seen above), hopped on not too long ago to make a video addressing the feedback his well-known mother made within the midst of her three-hour-long interview with reference to their strained relationship. Though he seems to maintain a comparatively low profile on social media, the daddy to a younger little one himself felt upset by the way in which Mo made it appear as if there was room for reconciliation — in brief, he appears to allude that it was all for present. “My mom and I each know that [reconciliation] is a really false narrative, and I wish to free her of getting to proceed telling that lie,” he mentioned amongst different issues within the almost 10-minute lengthy assertion, which didn’t come off as a rant and was truly calm in nature all through. General, it seems from his perspective that neither occasion has a need to succeed in out, so to counsel in any other case could be unfair to the reality she fights so laborious for.
Mo’Nique, identified to be as clear as they arrive, made her personal response by way of Instagram Dwell not too lengthy after. Sitting as per common subsequent to her husband, Sidney Hicks, the Queens Of Comedy star gave a response to not solely the problems with Shalon however current feedback made by Stephen A. Smith and Choose Greg Mathis as nicely. The virtually-40-minute response, whereas additionally calm in nature, did give the impression that her son isn’t giving the total image in telling his facet and likewise is perhaps struggling, or sooner or later suffered, from psychological sickness.
Once more, heartbreaking to witness, however there is perhaps a lesson for many people to be taught from this in how we deal with disputes with our personal kinfolk. The connection between a mom and son is among the strongest bonds on this planet, and it hurts us to observe all of it play out with out a glad ending in sight. On the identical time, we are able to solely hope these watching from the bleachers will cease and have a look at the character of their very own household dynamic earlier than giving their opinion on Mo’Nique’s. We personally pray for therapeutic for all these concerned.
Have a look under at just a few opinions on Mo’Nique, her son Shalon and the general side of household combating in public:
1. Mo’Nique’s son mentioned one thing that poisonous dad and mom by no means appear to grasp: To restore the connection, the dad or mum should be prepared to do a lot of the heavy lifting.
by way of @CandiceBenbow
2. Now I like Monique however one thing doesn’t sound correct. If *each* of her older sons are from her first marriage, why might her present husband declare one son and never the opposite???? And as a mom, why would you even be okay with that???
by way of @blvk_empress
3. It’s comical that they point out all of the issues that Monique purchased for her son however her son particularly made some extent that she makes use of materials issues to compensate for her lack of accountability in her shortcomings as a mom
by way of @GoodasGyall
4. I’m so impressed by Monique’s oldest son having the ability to specific himself like this. These kinds of feelings should not simple to place into phrases. Praying for his therapeutic❤️🩹
by way of @nu_mindframe
5. The dialog for the previous week or so following Monique’s interview has been holding others accountable for the ache they’ve brought on you, however *checks notes* Monique’s son holding her accountable is the place we draw the road…
by way of @JaylenJabrea
6. monique’s son mentioned she prayed to God and when He gave her a solution she didn’t like, she went to “the universe.”
by way of @_iparker_
7. Folks wronged Monique and he or she was proper to speak about it. She wronged her son and he’s proper to speak about it. It’s not difficult
by way of @krysilove
8. I’m actually disgusted with that stay Monique and Her “Daddy” simply did… so that you couldn’t communicate to YOUR Son with out him being aside of it. Can we be trustworthy about Moms who select males over their Youngsters particularly within the black group trigger that’s what that is smfh #monique
by way of @Cassiemarielux
9. No shade. The best way Monique is anticipating Oprah and Tyler to do the heavy lifting in fixing the wrongs they did to her, she must do the identical along with her little one.
by way of @IamTHREEE
10. Monique’s son didn’t actually throw grime on her. He principally mentioned please cease performing such as you want for one thing that you simply’re not taking any actual initiative on. He takes offense to that.
by way of @passport_cutty
11. I’m sorry however #Monique is a fk’ing clown for permitting her “daddy” to dismiss HER son’s truths and emotions whereas deeming him mentally sick. #NastyWork All Shalon needs them to do is go away him out of this narrative they’re attempting to promote the general public. That’s it!
by way of @IeshiaRedd
12. Monique’s response to her son’s TikTok video exemplifies the issue he has along with her…yikes! I like Monique however how she dealt with this example is horrible. 😬
by way of @research_jpg
13. Not gonna lie Monique’s son learn me when he mentioned “You pray to God for what you need however he offers you what you want, however you’re not proud of it so that you go ask the universe.” He ate me up 😮💨😭
by way of @Le_Ology
14. I don’t assume Monique’s son is mistaken however I additionally don’t assume he’s prepared or able to forgive on the extent he would wish to, to start to restore that relationship. As a result of reality is your dad or mum can’t return and alter issues you possibly can solely give grace and room to maneuver ahead
by way of @nhoodpublicist
15. Mo’Nique’s son didn’t disrespect her one time in that prolonged video he posted. She talked about their fractured relationship a number of occasions within the press. He’s now providing his facet of the story that she dropped at us first. I want them peace, and he or she wants to repair it.
by way of @LookAtDustin
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