‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Amy Slaton Breaks Social Media Hiatus Following Arrest For Child Endangerment

Amy Slaton broke her social media silence several weeks after her infamous arrest.

The "1000-Lb Sisters" star shared heartwarming photos of her two young sons, marking her first public appearance since the shocking incident in September. 

Amy Slaton's legal troubles began after a trip to a Tennessee zoo with friend Brian Lovvron, where authorities allegedly found a large quantity of magic mushrooms and marijuana in her car, leading to her arrest.

The TLC personality shared a cute set of photos featuring her two sons, Gage Deon and Glenn Allen, whom she shares with ex-husband Michael Halterman. The couple, who were married for four years, finalized their divorce last year in March.

In her first Instagram post since the arrest, Amy kept things simple, captioning the carousel of photos with "2024." The pictures shared on Wednesday showed her boys dressed in matching Halloween-themed long johns with playful Casper the Friendly Ghost designs.

Gage was photographed lying on the floor with a yellow toy car, while Glenn was caught in a candid moment enjoying a slice of pepperoni pizza. 

Amy's fans wasted no time flooding her with heartfelt messages of support under the Instagram post. One follower expressed relief, commenting, "Nice to see something from you. You've been so quiet!"

Another concerned person shared their hopes for her recovery, writing, "I pray she's clean. Her babies need her. Focus on God and yourself and your babies. Trust God, and he will send you a good man. And please, please, please stay away from drugs."

The overwhelming support highlighted Amy's journey as a mother, with another urging, "PLEASE, please! Their childhood is SO SHORT and goes so FAST. Fill them up with good stuff now 'causethey're going to need it in the years to come. You can do it, Amy!!"

While some fans focused on Amy's personal well-being, others were excited about her TV return, asking, "When is the show coming back on?" Many also noticed how her sons resemble their parents, with one noting, "Gage and Glenn are mini Amy and Micheals."

Amy's legal troubles not only alarmed her fans but alsodeeply concerned her friends, who pushed for an intervention. The 36-year-old has reportedly been grappling with personal struggles, including mental health issues, a difficult divorce, and the pressures of fame. 

The Blast noted that close sources revealed that her loved ones were desperate to get her professional help, fearing that without it, her situation could spiral out of control. One insider shared their worry, saying:

"Everyone in Amy's life is petrified she'll be six feet under unless something drastic happens. Her mood's never been darker."

Another source revealed, "Fans and people in her life feel she's a victim of exploitation. These demons she's had have been amplified to a toxic degree by putting her on camera."

The mounting concerns from her fitness and family intensified after Amy was charged with child endangerment. ICYMI, the influencerwas charged following a shocking incident during a trip to a Tennessee Zoo. 

What began as a routine outing with her friend, Brian Lovvron, spiraled into chaos when police allegedly found a significant stash of magic mushrooms and 80 grams of marijuana in their vehicle.

The Blast reported that the reality star's problems worsened when it was revealed that two children, both under the age of 8, were in the car at the time of the arrest. 

According to arrest warrants obtained by The U.S. Sun, officers stopped the vehicle after detecting a strong odor, leading to the discovery of the drugs.

The alleged discovery resulted in Amy and Brian facing serious legal repercussions, including charges for illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule IV substances, as well as two counts of child endangerment. 

Following her arrest for alleged drug possession, Amy claimed that she had been bitten by a camel at the zoo before the police were called. However, zoo officials quickly dismissed her story, casting doubt on her version of events.

The zoo's co-owner, Jon Conley, denied evidence of a camel bite, revealing that security footage did not support her claim. His business partner, Claude Conley, further challenged the allegation, explaining that Amy's injury was more consistent with a cut than an animal bite. 

"We dispute that Amy was bitten by a camel because there is no bruising. She cut her arm on something; it's not consistent with an animal bite," he clarified. 

The sweet family snapshots mark a hopeful new chapter for Amy Slaton as she navigates the aftermath of her legal troubles.