Jenelle Evans is fully committed to the course of helping her oldest son Jace get back in shape!
The reality star has kept a hands-on approach to seek professional help for her 16-year-old son, who was checked into a mental health facility earlier in the year after he allegedly pulled a gun on his granny.
Jenelle Evans and her mother Barbara Evans have also engaged in a very feisty custody war shortly after the incident happened, with the latter insisting she could do a better job looking after him than her daughter.
The media personality took to her Instagram to share a post about her visit to her son, who is currently addressing his issues with the help of a professional. According to the reality star, the latest set of images is the result of her making a conscious decision to share Jace’s journey in treatment.
In her words: “… He’s working on himself and focusing on his emotions. He’s obviously had ups and downs, but I’m hoping for the best in his future. Here are some awesome pictures of his progress.”
She continued in the caption that she has had to experience some difficult times over the past six months, all for her son’s happiness. Jenelle added that she would do whatever it takes to help her son physically and mentally, and she concluded the caption by declaring, “As his mother I WILL NOT give up,” then wrote hashtag, team Jace.
Jenelle’s photo story featured her teenage son doing a lot of physical activities on his time away, including building tents, rock climbing, fishing, playing the guitar, and even taking a cold plunge outdoors.
On the topic of sharing measured content about her son’s life, The Blast previously noted that the actress broke her silence in March at the peak of public attention on her family.
Jenelle stressed in a TikTok video that she has been forced to declare her innocence in how Jace turned out and also ensure that her family’s privacy remains respected.
However, Jenelle recognized that some unscrupulous elements within her family are hell-bent on disrupting that arrangement and would rather sell stories to the media.
While she did not mention the name of these extended family members, Jenelle had previously condemned her mother and sister, who, according to her, were committed to making her the villain.
Jenelle affirmed her belief in her capability as a good mom, not just to Jace, but to her other kids, noting that when the situation demanded it, she had paused her whole life to attend to her children’s needs.
Jenelle Evans’ Mother Feared Her Grandson Was Struggling Without Her Presence
Jace’s journey to the treatment facility after he allegedly pulled out a gun from Barbara also meant he would be out of her life for a while; an arrangement his grandmother was displeased with.
As shared by The Blast, Barbara revealed that she finds herself calling the facility twice daily to find out about Jace’s well-being, reminding him how much she loves him and is thinking about him. Barbara added that she was certain Jace was having a difficult time there without constant communication with her.
Barbara previously raised Jace for more than a decade after Jenelle voluntarily transferred legal and primary custody of him to her when he was a baby. Jenelle has maintained regular contact with her son, reportedly visiting the facility on a weekly basis.
The reality star has also previously blamed her mother for not doing her best in raising the teenager, accusing her of continuing the same toxic cycle she experienced during her childhood with Barbara.
The 34-year-old did not take the news of her son wielding a weapon at Barbara with a pinch of salt, telling everyone who cared to listen on social media that Barbara and her sister Ashleigh have handled the issue wrongly. Jenelle slammed her mother for betraying her trust despite being there for her during her health struggles.
On one hand, she also watered down her sister’s criticism of her parenting as hypocritical, adding that she also had parenting challenges of her own in the past. Ashleigh trashed reports of Jace pulling a gun at Barbara as false, noting that Jenelle blew up the story online for sympathy narratives.
Jenelle also cleared up the screenshot saga on her own end, claiming that the content was selectively edited and shared after she disciplined him, saying his actions stemmed from frustration rather than the full reality of their relationship.
While admitting the incident was painful, Jenelle said she believes Jace has been dealing with significant personal and medical challenges. She stressed that her focus remains on helping him recover and promised to continue providing whatever support and resources he needs.
Jenelle Evans’ Ex indicates Interest In Fighting For Jace’s Custody
Last year, Jace famously moved into his father, Andrew Lewis’ home in Florida, indicating a leap in their relationship after years of estrangement. Jenelle welcomed her eldest child, Jace, with Andrew in 2009, which became the central focus of Jenelle’s debut episode on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” which aired in 2010.
Following Jace’s scandal, Andrew registered his interest in fighting for his custody and turned to the public for help by launching a GoFundMe campaign. He shared that he and Barbara have been handicapped financially from the crushing legal and medical bills to bring him home.
However, Barbara has attested to some limitations in the relationship Jace has with Andrew, stating that he was not interested in knowing him and would only ask about him once in a blue moon. When Jace eventually moved in with Andrew in 2025, the reality star was sure it was in his best interest to sample what it felt like living in different households of his parents.
