Tammy Slaton has made some questionable decisions in 1000-lb Sisters. Some fans think they’d make the same reckless choices if they were Tammy.
Tammy Slaton’s actions have been more unpredictable than ever in 1000-lb Sisters season 3, and while she’s risking her health, some fans understand why Tammy’s being reckless. Instead of focusing on her life-saving weight loss ambition, Tammy has embarked on relationships with untrustworthy boyfriends and partied more than she should. Although viewers know that Tammy needs to prioritize her fitness before it’s too late, here’s why some 1000-lb Sisters fans think Tammy’s brash behavior in season 3 is defensible.
Unfortunately, Tammy has been facing challenges since she was a child. The Slaton family has struggled with financial insecurity which Tammy’s mother, Darlene, combatted by working several part-time jobs. This meant that Darlene was rarely around when Tammy and her sister, Amy, were growing up. Tammy was able to bond with her grandmother who watched her in Darlene’s place, but once her grandmother passed away, Tammy and Amy developed unhealthy relationships with food to cope with their grief. Thanks to her starring role in 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy finally has the opportunity to undergo bariatric surgery and reclaim her life. Regrettably, Tammy hasn’t made the most responsible choices throughout her experience on TV and the entertainer hasn’t shown any signs of getting her act together in the near future.
Tammy’s siblings and followers have noticed that during the first handful of 1000-lb Sisters season 3 episodes, the television personality’s attitude is more erratic than usual. First off, Tammy’s been quicker to fight with Amy, which was demonstrated when Tammy cursed her sister out at the suggestion of hiring a nurse. What’s more dangerous, however, is Tammy’s unhealthy relationships with her boyfriends. After dating the infamously married Jerry Sykes in season 2, Tammy pursued a relationship with another feeder, Phillip Redmond, in season 3. Tammy was also caught partying and drinking alcohol, which is sure to be a setback in the Slaton sister’s weight loss journey. Despite all of her self-sabotaging reckless behavior, some fans think that Tammy’s dating and drinking habits are understandable. A Reddit user admitted, “Unpopular opinion: I would probably drink and entertain random men too if I were in Tammys shoes…”
Growing up, the reality star’s food addiction got the best of her and now that she’s an adult, Tammy’s realized all that she’s missed out on. The user continued, “Tammy didn’t have a normal upbringing… so she’s going through that now.” Although many 1000-lb Sisters fans find it difficult to look past Tammy’s shortcomings, others were able to sympathize with the entertainer’s sudden desire to experience everything her debilitating health condition has taken away from her. A fan theorized, “[Tammy’s] dating men who fetishize women her size because she believe those are the only men who would want someone her size. And we all… want companionship.” Tammy might not always be making the best decisions for her health, but viewers think most people would make the same irrational choices if they were in her shoes.
Tammy is responsible for the bleak current state of her health, but fans agree that most of the circumstances that led to the reality star’s condition have been out of her hands. Although it’s harmful for Tammy to go on benders and date men that encourage her unhealthy diet, sympathetic fans understand that Tammy’s looking to live a semblance of a normal life. Hopefully, Tammy’s reckless behavior won’t cost her too much in 1000-lb Sisters.