Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon is clapping again at criticism over her new romance.
The Mama June: Household Disaster star, 25, took to Fb on Wednesday, August 28, to defend her relationship with Darrin Kitchens — who occurs to be her ex-husband Josh Efird’s cousin. In a submit, she praised her boyfriend whereas making it clear she isn’t involved with exterior opinions.
“I’ll at all times consider in ‘A person will change his unhealthy habits for the lady he really loves.’ Why? As a result of he did/has,” she wrote alongside a Reel of images of herself and Kitchens.
Lauryn expanded on the submit within the caption, sharing simply how a lot her accomplice has modified since they started courting. “For those who would’ve instructed me a yr in the past that we’d be constructing a life collectively, we’d each most likely snicker it off. However this man has constantly the previous yr modified his perspective, his methods, his complete way of life, & made certain to make me really feel like I’m on prime of the world each single day,” she stated. “The person you had been a yr in the past IS NOT the identical man you might be immediately and I’m at all times so so pleased with you & the expansion you proceed to make not just for your self however for our relationship.”
The truth star went on to thank Kitchens for stepping up in her every day life. “So many have an opinion about us otherwise you, however they don’t know you want I do as cliche as which will sound. All of the serving to palms with the children, all of the numerous tasks for our dwelling, all of the countless spoiling, & simply all of the love it’s a must to give typically. Without end grateful for attending to expertise this kind of love & development with you 🥹💕! 143 at all times.”
Lauryn first went public with Kitchens in August 2024, simply weeks after submitting for divorce from Efird, 29, with whom she shares 4 youngsters: Ella, 7, Bentley, 4, and twins Sylus and Stella, 3. The exes formally finalized their break up in September, agreeing to joint custody.
Since then, she hasn’t shied away from displaying off her new romance. She and Kitchens loved a Zach Bryan live performance collectively, which she captioned, “Zach Bryan tonight. ‘How fortunate are we.’” Kitchens posted the identical images, including, “The best threat in life isn’t taking one in any respect. So grateful for you!!!” In one other submit, Lauryn even referred to as him her “joyful place.”
Followers watched the drama unfold throughout season 7 of Mama June: Household Disaster, which adopted Lauryn’s break up from Efird and her determination to introduce Kitchens to household and buddies. She clarified that whereas Kitchens is expounded to Efird’s stepfather, “They’re not blood cousins.”
Not everybody was supportive at first — even Mama June herself weighed in. “The divorce ain’t even dried on the ink but,” she stated when Lauryn first revealed the connection.
