Teen Mom 3 Recap: Season 1 Episode 4 "Pushing the Envelope"

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Brianna DeJesus: Nova is getting older, so Brianna and her mom hire a babyproofing company to come to their home to put in safety items. They did a great job, but the price was a rip-off. Devoin comes over for a visit and wants to take Nova with him, but Brianna (understandably) declines because he can't even survive an hour with her alone.



Mackenzie Douthit: Mackenzie's prom is her and she is excited to buy a dress. However, prom dresses are expensive as a parent, so she decides to borrow one from a friend. Meanwhile, Josh talks about how they are not going to have sex on prom night. Mackenzie and Josh have a fabulous time and even go to after-prom.



Katie Yeager: Katie and Joey make up after their big fight and agree to go to counseling. In the session, they talk about better ways to communicate so they're not fighting in front of Molli. After the session, they pack up their things and move into their new apartment.


Alex Sekella: Things get heated between Alex and Matt when she finds out she's been talking to another girl online. After returning home from work, they into a huge blowout where Matt tries to provoke Alex into hitting him in front of Arabella. Matt then yells at Alex's mom, Wendy, who (finally!!) decides it's time to kick him out of their house. Alex then has a meltdown, saying she can't live without Matt.

You can watch the episode here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/teen-mom-3-ep-4-pushing-the-envelope/1713734/playlist.jhtml

Next Week: Briana and Devon continue having problems, Josh is thinking about getting back into rodeo, Katie is interested in modeling, and Alex decides not to allow Matt around Arabella anymore.

Recap of 16 and Pregnant Season 4 "Where Are They Now?" Special





Lindsay Harrison: Linday's daughter, Aniyah, is two years old now and she and her baby daddy, Forest, are no longer together. She broke up with him because he was smoking wouldn't find a job. Now Lindsay is a single parent and she and Forest split custody of Aniyah. She obtained her GED and is in college. She is currently working at a stripclub and has plans to open a Hookah lounge.



Jordan: Jordan's son, Chase, is two now and she and her baby daddy, Tyler got back together after the show ended. Jordan finished high school and is now in college. Tyler works while Jordan stays home with Chase. Chase has been diagnosed with projectile vomiting and has to have medication every day.



Myranda Trevino: Myranda's daughter, Kaylee is two now and she and Eric are engaged. They plan to marry soon, but Miranda is putting it off. Eric works at Walmart and Myranda stays home with Kaylee. They don't have much money, so they are on Food Stamps and WIC.



Hope Harbert: Hope's son, Triston, is two now and she and Ben are still together. When Ben loses his job, Hope has to work more hours at her waitressing job and the two of them have to move out of their apartment. Hope and Triston move back in with her mom, while Ben is stuck living in a tent. Because of having to work so much, Hope has failed a couple college class and is worried about losing her financial aid.



Sarah Roberts: Sarah's daughter, Tinley, is two now and Blake is no longer involved in their lives. (In fact, he impregnanted another girl!!) Sarah has decided to change her phone number and Tinley's last name so Blake can no longer contact them. Sarah still lives with her mother and is starting to date again. She has finished her first year of college and works part-time at a restaurant.



Sabrina Salores: Sabrina's daughter, Audrey, is two now and she and Iman are no longer together because he cheated while she was pregnant. He moved back to California and they no longer speak. Sabrina has a new boyfriend, whom she lives with, and looking for a job.



Devon's son, Landon, is almost two and she and Colin are no longer together. She suffers from anxiety attacks and is on medication. She just got her GED and looking towards college.



Kristina Robinson: Kristina's story changed most of all. Her son, Lukas is almost two years old and she still doesn't understand why Todd's death occured. After Lukas was born, Kristina met a new guy named TJ, whom she married six months later. Shortly after, Kristina became pregnant with her second son Joseph, who is now eight months old. A few months ago, Kristina and TJ separated and TJ is threatening to take Joseph away from her. Kristina will file for divorce so this can't happen. Kristina is on food stamps and is trying to find a job. She also is trying to get her GED so she can start college.

You can watch the episode here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/16-pregnant-season-4-where-are-they-now-part-4/1713800/playlist.jhtml

Who has made the most drastic changes? Where will the girls be five years from now? Guess we'll have to find out!

Tyler Baltierra's Dark Confession Shows Just How Serious Child Abuse Is

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As some people know from watching Teen Mom, Tyler Baltierra didn't have an easy childhood. He was raised by a single mother and his father, Butch, is a drug addict and has been in and out of prison his entire life. However, there were several details that MTV left out.

In a recent post from his twitter, @TylerBaltierraMTV, states the following:

"Everyone assumes they know me or a lot about me. You only know what the network wanted you to know," Tyler writes. "No one knows I was molested at the age of 8. I drank my first beer and smoked my first joint at 9. I was kicked out of ALL the schools I went to. I was addicted to stealing & attempted suicide twice," he continues. "So next time you think you REALLY know someone…. Don't judge, keep your heart & mind open & learn to love your enemies…. That's all I have to say."

Child abuse is a serious problem and its affects on the children link very similarly to Tyler's. According to childwelfare.gov, adults were abused as children likely suffered poor mental and emotional health, as well as cognitive and social difficulties. Experiencing childhood trauma or abuse is a major risk factor for borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and other disorders. One study found that 54% of depression cases and 58% of suicide attempts were connected to traumatic experiences, such as child abuse. Children who were abused also show a greater risk factor for grade repetion and academic failure. They are also more likely to engage in criminal behavior, substance abuse, and domestic abuse themselves.

Tyler experienced many of these affects from being an abused child, but became a stronger person because of it. He has delt with his issues and moved on to a bigger, brighter future. However, he has decided to become open about his past in hopes of making people more aware. Child abuse is a very serious problem and should not be ignored in today's society.

Teen Mom 3 Recap: Season 1 Episode 3 "Growing Up Fast"

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Briana Dejesus- After dropping the court order against Devoin, she decides to let him around and try to be a father. She explains to him what she did and if he messes with her again, she will persue the court order. She agrees to let Devoin babysit for an hour, but ends up coming back after 30 minutes when he can't handle Nova.



Mackenzie Douthit- Josh decides not to move into Mackenzie's parents' house, but agrees to stay there one night a week to help with Gannon. Even though they have a kid together, Mackenzie's mother makes them sleep in different rooms because she doesn't believe in sex before marriage. Mackenzie is thinking about birth control just in case but, because of her attitudes, she can't talk to her mom about anything. She doesn't want to hide this from her mom, so she texts her to let her know she's getting the Mirena IUD. When she gets home, Mackenzie explains to her mom that she plans to stay abstinent, but with teenagers, things can change quickly. This is a very sad situation and the fact that her mom never had a sex talk with her led to her getting pregnant in high school.



Katie Yeager- Even though she and Joey are engaged, they are putting off wedding plans until Katie finishes college. (Smart girl) Now that Joey is making more money, they decide they can afford a bigger appartment so Molli can have her own room. They sign a lease for a new appartment and things are going well- until Katie finds out from Joey's friend that he owes him money. Katie and Joey begin to fight over their finances, with leads to Joey storming off to work.



Alex Skella- Alex is still having problems trusting Matt and is becoming increasingly annoyed with him not having a job. They get into a heated argument and her mom interveins, suggesting they try counseling to learn to communicate better. They take her mom's advice and see a counselor, but Matt doesn't look that into it.

You can watch the episode here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/teen-mom-3-ep-3-growing-up-fast/1713376/playlist.jhtml

Next Week- Briana continues to have problems with Devoin, Mackenzie and Josh attend prom, Katie and Joey make up after their fight, and Alex and Matt get into a fight that tourns violent.

Pretty Little Liars Season 4 finale Recap: "Now You See Me, Now You Don't"

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In the intense season finale, A is up to her usual tricks with the Liars. As A drops more hints with an 8 ball and a fake coffin, the girls still can't figure out who she is. They also begin to believe that Allison may still be alive.

Meanwhile Aria locks lips with the enemy, the girls participate in a magic trick, Hannah and her mom celebrate freedom, and Spencer reconnects with Toby.

You can watch the episode here: http://watchabcfamily.go.com/pretty-little-liars/SH5547476/VDKA0_do0ucya0/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont

Is Allison still alive? Will we ever find out who A is? I guess we'll find out next season!

Teen Mom 3 Recap: Season 1, Episode 2 "Second Thoughts"

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Briana DeJesus- As Briana and her mother take infant CPR classes, Devoin discusses his lack of fatherly involvement with his friends. He later texts Briana, which confuses her even more. After a lot of thought, Briana decided to the protection order and let Devoin try to be a father.



Mackenzie Douthit- After making up with Josh, Mackenzie asks him to move in so they won't fight as much. She then asks her mom, who isn't fond of the idea of them living together before marriage. She agrees to let Josh move in, as long as they are staying in separate bedrooms. However, when Mackenzie and her mom talk to Josh, he says he would rather live by himself until Mackenzie graduates high school.



Katie Yeager- Fresh out of  making up from their fight, Joey asks Katie out to dinner. The couple hasn't been out since Molli was born so they're really excited. As Katie gets ready for their date, Joey talks about his plans to propose. They have a great time at dinner and when dessert comes out, there's a ring on top of Katie's cheesecake. Joey gets down on one knee and awkwardly proposes to Katie.



Alex Skella- As Alex falls behind on her schoolwork, she has to really on Matt to more to babysit. However, Alex is having time trusting him, so she question what he is doing every time he leaves the house. After receiving advice from her family, she tries to become patient with Matt.

Next Week: Briana lets Devoin into Nova's life, Mackenzie opts for birth control, Katie's engagement starts falling apart, and Alex works on her trust issues with Matt.

Teen Mom 3 Series Premiere Recap: "Hope for the Best"

Briana DeJesus with daughter Nova and sister Brittany. (theashleys reality roundup.org)

The time has (finally!) come for Teen Mom 3 to begin and I'm so excited. The start of this show has been anticipating for over a year and MTV is finally getting it on the air. I particularly like this group of girls because they are more genuine examples of real teen moms. Unlike some former cast members (ahem Farrah Abraham and Jennelle Evans), these girls' top priority is being a parent, not getting arrested, making sex tapes, or getting plastic surgery. So get on with the show.



Briana DeJesus- Briana is the single mother of daughter Nova. Her sister was pregnant around the same time, but chose to have an abortion. Nova's father Devoin is rarely around so Brianna does most of the parenting by herself.

In this episode, Briana's mother discusses with her and her sister how disappointed she was to find out they had been sexually active behind her back and how they don't need boyfriends right now. Briana is on a government assistance program call WIC, but Briana explains that if Devoin had put in his part as a father, they would not need the government's help. Briana then finds out that Devoin has been bullying him her and decides to file a protective order against him.



Mackenzie Douthit- Mackenzie is a small town cheerleader with a boyfriend Josh who is a bullrider. When she got pregnant, Josh had to give up bullriding to find a job, while Mackenzie continued to cheer.

Mackenzie and Josh are now engaged, but don't look like a very affectionate couple. On their 2 year anniversary dinner, Josh barely makes eye contact with her. Josh continues to act distant, until he discusses with his friend how much he loves her. Josh apologizes to Mackenzie and everything is good again.



Katie Yeager- Katie is a Wyoming girl who once had dreams of going away to college in Denver, until she got pregnant by her boyfriend Joey. Now Katie is stuck living with Joey, taking community college classes online, and working at a kids clothing store while Joey works full-time at a coal mine.

Katie is afraid that Joey could die from a cave-in at work, but Joey shrugs it off as if it's no big deal. Then, later Joey brings Katie's car home with a major dent in it. When Katie asks him what happened, Joey tells her that his backed into the car. When he refuses to get his aunt's insurance information, Katie calls the cops to file an accident report. Joey appologizes to Katie and they make up.



Alex Skella- Alex is a spunky girl with a drug- addict boyfriend named Matt. As a young mother, Alex juggles her daughter Arabella, online high school, and three (!) jobs.

Alex is anxiously awainting Matt's return from rehab and her mother is letting him stay at their house, as long as he helps out around the house. Matt immediately starts slacking, but her mom straightens him out. Alex's mom agrees to babysit Arabella so they can go out and they go well, until he wants to to get food from a bad part of town. Alex is worried because he used to buy drugs there and the two get into a huge fight over it.

Next episode: Briana drops the court order, Mackenzie asks Josh to move in with her, Joey proposes to Katie, and Alex continues to have reservations about Matt.