Jenelle Evans Opens Up About Healing And Finding Herself After Divorce

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A major controversy arose on Instagram with the heartfelt reflection by Jenelle Evans on self-discovery post-divorce. The former ‘Teen Mom 2’ star shared an inherited quote stating just how difficult it is to wait for a man to change and how difficult it is to break free from a toxic relationship – with a breathtakingly gorgeous image of her striding down a city street that polarized her followers, some rallying in support of her and others questioning her intent.

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Resplendent in a bright floral dress, Evans somehow manages to wear an expression of confidence mixed with the feeling of being content weathering the cityscape with her independent vibe by embarking on a single-mother journey. The caption there to accompany the post read: “One of the worst mistakes in life is waiting for a man to change or grow up, but sometimes breaking free is the hardest thing you’ll ever do. I’m still healing and learning to be alone, and that’s okay. So happy I’m finding myself for the first time in my life.”

Reactions poured in from every corner, with several of her followers showering Jennifer with praise for her growth. “We finally witness Jenelle growing up 😢👏👏,” said one; another chimed in, “You’ve come a long way, Jenelle! You’re fabulous inside and out.” However, some comments were quite negative as well; some critics questioned her past decisions: “They only took about 17 years to figure that out… but I think your biggest mistake was trying to convince the public that they were all good guys.”

Some made a joke about it, one user playfully said, “Girl quit playin. Whose face is that 😂,” referring to Evans’ incredible makeup and glam look. One user even stirred the pot by saying, “Acting like you didn’t full blown date October,” eliciting a few amusing reactions in the comments.

While the views may be polar opposite, there were some people who professed sincere admiration for Jennifer’s resilience. One follower expressed, “Im so proud of you Jenelle! Going through addiction and being in recovery I understand what you went through.” Another replied, “This makes me so, so happy. It takes SO much courage to leave. It’s hard, it feels uncomfortable and the unknown is terrifying… but you did it.”

Evans also gave shout-outs to her makeup artist, @melangenyc, and her photographer, @andrewjstjean, who captured the moment. The photographer praised Evans, saying, “The new you! Keep it going Jenelle 👏🏼🔥🔥.”

In spite of some cynical detractors, plenty resonate with Evans’ age-old journey of pain and salvation. On more occasions than she probably can count, the woman has been forthright concerning healing and self-discovery. Despite the commentary, it is Evans’ fight for healing that is being cheered-upon, which leaves one to wonder if some of the critics doubt that such a fight exists at all. All that is certain: All that matters now is that Jenelle Evans says she’s ready to write her own story one step at a time, whether members of the public come on board or not.

Could that dress be one of the things that declares her as a star? One admirer exclaimed, “That Dress Don’t Look This Good On Any Other Female,” while a skeptic was quick to rebuff, “looks more like a tarp.” Classic internet banter.

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And this post from Evans is a reminder that healing is not linear, and sometimes the most empowering thing a person can do is walk away and start fresh. Whether she has actually turned a corner or is simply putting on a brave face is for another time to tell; until then, she is owning her moment, floral dress and city streets and all.