Jenelle Evans Slams Critics Amid Son Jace’s Mental Health Treatment

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Jenelle Evans is asking for grace.

After her 16-year-old son, Jace Evans, was admitted to a mental health facility following an incident with his grandmother, Barbara Evans, in February, the former Teen Mom star has asked for privacy.

Jenelle, 34, shared a TikTok video on March 28 explaining that she hesitated to speak out, but felt it was important to ask for privacy for her family.

The reality star, who shares her son Jace with her ex, Andrew Lewis, also responded to rumors that she wasn’t being supportive. She explained she’d taken a break from social media to concentrate on being there for Jace.

She explained that she’s working hard to do what’s best for her child, and that’s a private matter.

Therefore, Jenelle has requested privacy from both those following the situation and her extended family while she deals with a personal issue.

She asked for some space, saying, “Please, give us a little room to breathe – my family and me, we just need to be left alone for a bit.”

“I am not the villain in this,” she said in closing, “and you guys, eventually, will see that.”

Jenelle, who is also a mother to 11-year-old Kaiser Griffith (with her ex, Nathan Griffith) and 9-year-old Ensley Eason (with her ex, David Eason), didn’t share details about Jace’s care. However, on March 28th, she posted photos on her Instagram Stories showing him on a plane, looking out the window and using a tablet.

Earlier this month, a representative for Jenelle confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that Jace reportedly pointed a gun at his grandmother, Barbara (who he was living with), prompting her to call 911 on February 22nd. The family is still looking for the best place to get him the help he needs.

According to a police report obtained by TMZ, seven officers from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department went to Barbara’s home in North Carolina to deal with what authorities called a disturbance involving a troubled teenager.

After the reported incident, Jenelle’s representative released a statement on March 12th to TopMob News requesting privacy for her son and family. The statement emphasized Jenelle’s priority is protecting her child and ensuring a safe and private environment for them all during this difficult time.

TopMob News reached out to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at the time but did not hear back.

For a closer look at Jenelle’s life with her three kids, keep reading.

Jenelle Evans spent Easter in 2023 with her children – Jace, Kaiser, and Ensley – along with her husband at the time, David Eason, and his daughter Maryssa.

In May 2023, the former Teen Mom star celebrated Mother’s Day with her mother, Barbara Evans.

Jenelle hit the slopes with her kids and stepdaughter Maryssa.

Jenelle and her son Jace, who she shares with ex Andrew Lewis, took a dip in the local lake.

Kaiser, the son of Jenelle’s former partner Nathan Griffith, had fun spending the day at WonderWorks amusement park with his mother.

For Halloween in 2022, Jenelle’s daughter Ensley dressed as Coraline, the main character from the 2009 movie of the same name. Her son, Kaiser, went trick-or-treating dressed as Freddy Krueger.

Jenelle’s whole family, including her mom Barbara and stepdaughter Maryssa, really enjoyed their vacation in Puerto Rico.

Jenelle captioned this photo with her three kids, “All of momma’s ducks in a row.”

Jenelle shared a photo of her son Jace on Instagram, writing, “He’s getting so tall!” She added the hashtag “#GrowingUp.”

Jenelle rang in Christmas with Kaiser and Ensley in December 2022.

David and Jenelle celebrated Ensley’s 6th birthday in January 2023,.

Jenelle took Kaiser and Ensley to Medieval Times.

Jenelle and David had some fun in the sun with the kids at the beach in August 2022.

In 2022, the family revisited Beacon Heights Trail in North Carolina, the place where David proposed to Jenelle six years earlier. Jenelle, who previously appeared on MTV, shared on Instagram how happy she was to share the special location and experience with their children.

Jenelle playfully wondered where her daughter Ensley gets her confident attitude, noting their resemblance. She added the hashtag ‘#Twinning’.

In August 2023, Jenelle shared a birthday message for her son, Jace, on Instagram. She wrote, “Happy Birthday to Jace! You’re becoming such a polite young man, and your happiness is all that matters to me!”

Jenelle sent her kids back to school in August 2023.

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2026-03-29 00:47