Is Amy Slaton dealing with postpartum depression? Speculations spark as '1000-lb Sisters' star lashes out in Season 5 premiere

In the '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 premiere, Amy Slaton was seen lashing out at ex-husband Michael Halterman
Amy Slaton was seen in an angry mood in the '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 premiere (TLC)
Amy Slaton was seen in an angry mood in the '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 premiere (TLC)

STURGIS, KENTUCKY: '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Amy Slaton astonished the viewers by showcasing her rageful side in the premiere episode.

Amy who was seen carrying a cheerful and bubble personality, seemed to have drastically changed emotionally ever since giving birth to her second son, Glenn.

This led fans to wonder whether her anger and emotional response stemmed from postpartum depression as there was not much time gap between Amy giving birth to her second son and filming of Season 5.

Moreover, there have been rumors that Amy's marriage to Michael Halterman was strained by postpartum depression as she had to handle the children as well as the household all by herself. 

In the premiere episode of Season 5, Amy is seen landing into a feud with her now ex-husband Michael over not sharing household responsibilities.

Subsequently, a fan claimed on the Reddit thread, "Amy seems like she’s dealing with some serious post partum depression. Amanda is a real one. The way she stands up to Michael in that preview. Girl get him."

Another commented, "Amy is clearly having some post-partum emotional issues and the last thing she needs is her sister screaming in her face. Post partum stress/depression can do a lot to a woman's emotions. I feel for her."

"I think Amy is suffering from post partum since the second baby came. She's emotional, depressed, over whelmed with alot of responsibilities, and her husband don't do crap for her," chimed in an individual. 

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Amy Slaton speculated to be dealing with post-partum depression (Instagram/@amyslaton_halterman)
'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Amy Slaton is speculated to be dealing with postpartum depression (@amyslaton_halterman/Instagram)

Why did '1000-lb Sisters' star Amy Slaton split with Michael Halterman?

Former couple Amy and Michael met each other in high school, and after dating each other for years, they tied the knot in March 2019.

Sadly, they decided to part ways with each other, with Michael filing for divorce in March, and the date of their separation was listed as February 24, according to In Touch Weekly.

However, the reason for their split, which came less than a year after the birth of their second son, was not listed in the documents.

But, the divorce came after the former couple landed in an alleged violent fight in February.

Amy Slaton drops domestic violence charges against Michael Halterman (Instagram/@amyslaton_halterman)
Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman separated in February 2023 after being married for four years (@amyslaton_halterman/Instagram)

Who is '1000-lb Sisters' star Amy Slaton's new BF?

As per the latest reports, Amy got into a new relationship eight months after splitting with her ex-husband, Michael, and found love in her new beau, Tony Rodgers.

In November, she went public with the relationship on social media. Amy recently confessed in an interview with E! News that "the sparks just flew, and I knew I had to go for it."

It is further to be seen whether Amy's new romance will be documented in Season 5. 

'1000-lb Sisters' star Amy Slaton is dating Tony Rodgers (Instagram/YouTube/@amyslatonhalterman)
'1000-lb Sisters' star Amy Slaton is dating Tony Rodgers (@amyslatonhalterman/Instagram)

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 releases new episodes every Tuesday at 9 pm ET on TLC.

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