Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra but once more open up about their regrets over selecting to place their youngster up for adoption. The couple, who followers know from Teen Mother and 16 And Pregnant, was one of many solely {couples} to place their youngster up for adoption as an alternative of increase their child as teen dad and mom. Baltierra and Lowell are additionally one of many solely {couples} nonetheless collectively after highschool. They’ve had points with the adoptive dad and mom of their daughter and have not too long ago been talking out about their struggles. Brandon Davis and Teresa Davis adopted their daughter Carly Davis again in 2009.

Throughout a brand new interview with USA At present, Baltierra and Lowell talked about how being start dad and mom has weighed on them since giving their daughter up for adoption again then. “Nobody actually noticed that occur earlier than in actual time,” Baltierra mentioned of their time on 16 And Pregnant. “After which after we bought chosen to be on Teen Mother, and now following the aftermath of an adoption, we by no means bought to see that ever on [reality] TV or in actual time both.” The adoption was initially alleged to be an open adoption, that means that the Davis household was going to maintain in touch with Lowell and Baltierra. However their present state of affairs is closed off.

Pressure arose of their relationship when Lowell and Baltierra continued to submit concerning the Davis household regardless of them asking them to cease. In response to Baltierra, they must maintain speaking. He mentioned “all we are able to do is actually simply share our story and to proceed to share the info relating to adoption.” Baltierra and Lowell’s story is one they’ve been sharing freely on Teen Mother, opening up concerning the ache that comes with placing their daughter up for adoption.

Tyler Baltierra Desires to Share His Adoption Trauma Story

Through the interview, Baltierra shared a message concerning the trauma with adoption that many adoptees and adoptive and start dad and mom all undergo with the method. “On the finish of the day, adoption equals trauma,” Baltierra mentioned. “It is trauma for the adoptee, it is trauma for the adoptive dad and mom and it is trauma for the start dad and mom.”

The present did spotlight a plan with the Davis household that allowed for annual visits that now not occur. The couple has not tried to battle the Davis household legally. “Not with the ability to be concerned, it is that energy dynamic which is so onerous, as a result of we are able to say how we really feel, and we are able to say our needs and needs, and we are able to put ourselves of their footwear continuously, however on the finish of the day, they maintain on to all of the management,” Lowell mentioned.

You possibly can see their journey on Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter.

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