Mama June's Daughter Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Addresses Their Relationship After Theft Claims

Mama June's daughter is letting bygones be bygones because, in her words, "You only live once."

Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson is ready to get over her mom parting ways with a few thousands of dollars from her Coogan account without her permission.

Mama June's daughter's forgiveness act comes around when the reality star reveals she has chosen to go the healthy route with her weight loss journey.

Alana opened up about her relationship with Mama June since she allegedly stole her money. Alana expressed that despite the negative incident, their relationship is currently in a positive place, stating, "We're pretty good. Like, we're in a good spot right now."

She further emphasized the importance of moving on from past issues, saying, "I guess you only live once … I mean, you can’t mourn over the same thing forever."

Alana mentioned further in the interview that her mom has started repaying some of the money she took from her Coogan account. The 19-year-old teased that a scene in the upcoming season of "Mama June: Family Crisis" shows her mother giving her a large check for her troubles.

In an interview last month, Alana revealed that Mama June had returned the $35,000 she earned from her appearance on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2018.

However, Alana expressed her frustration, stating that she has yet to receive any of the money she earned from starring in TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" between 2012 and 2014.

She reflected on June's past struggles with addiction, noting, "When she was bad in her addiction, I just kept thinking about the day she'd recover."Fortunately, June has been sober for over five years now. 

Per In Touch, Alana mentioned that while their relationship is improving, she has chosen to manage her expectations, hoping for continued progress.

The truth came to the fore during season 6 of "Mama June: Family Crisis," when Alana and her sister Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird discovered the child star had only $33,000 in an account that they believed should have contained six figures. 

Alana voiced her concerns in a March 2024 episode, emphasizing the need to locate her missing money since she had been part of the reality TV world from the age of 6.

While Mama June initially denied taking any of Alana's money, she eventually admitted to withdrawing some funds, claiming that it was used to support Alana during her childhood.

The reality star highlighted that Alana has been managing her finances since she was 12 years old, emphasizing that Alana could take care of herself.

Last year, The Blast reported that Alana, known from "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," was navigating her relationship with her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell, whom she has been dating for four years. 

While Carswell was reportedly keen to start a family and envisioned having multiple children, Alana remained uncertain about becoming a parent at this stage. 

The couple reportedly cohabits together as she pursues her neonatal nursing degree in Denver. The reality star expressed her commitment to prioritizing her education before considering having children. 

She mentioned that she would prefer to wait until after graduation to discuss starting a family. Although she is open to the idea of having one child in the future, she firmly states that she does not want to have kids while she is still in school. 

"I told him, 'I can meet you in the middle, and we can have one.' One and done, that's it," Alana declared when asked how many kids she wanted later.

While she was not ready for a child, the college student did not hold back on praising her boyfriend's excellent traits. She described him as supportive and caring and shared how he encourages her to stay focused on her studies, especially when she struggles with grades.

Alana acknowledged that his presence in her life makes her feel supported, stating, "He's my boyfriend and my best friend." Her family also spoke positively about Carswell, affirming that he has become an integral part of their lives over the past four years.

Alana's sister, Lauryn, praised him and his family, while another sister, Jessica, pointed out how they are absolutely inseparable, saying, "If you see Alana, you see Dralin."

However, despite her family's endorsement of Carswell as "The One," some cloud of doubt still hovers around Alana. The reality star has reportedly remained noncommittal, expressing uncertainty about the future but hopeful nonetheless.

Alana made a significant transition when she moved from Georgia to Colorado to start her college journey. As shared by The Blast, despite her big move, the 19-year-old insists she absolutely misses nothing about Georgia.

Georgia holds an important position in her history, and her past as a child reality star brings her a sense of humor. She joked about being recognized as "Honey Boo Boo" even when she is older, imagining fans approaching her for photos in a nursing home.

Gaining fame from TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras," Alana captured the public's attention with her confident catchphrase, "Honey Boo Boo Child!" and starred in various reality shows alongside her entertaining family. 

Reflecting on her sudden rise to stardom, she admits she is still puzzled about how she came up with her iconic phrase, saying, "To this day, I still cannot tell you what I thought when I was saying 'Honey Boo Boo Child.'"

Alana's decision to study nursing also comes with a purpose built by her experiences, which have shifted her focus toward helping others. One of these is witnessing her late sister Anna's battle with cancer.

The compassionate care Anna received from her nurses inspired Alana to pursue a career in nursing, aiming to be a supportive figure for those in need.

Great to see Mama June and her daughter moving forward with love!