Jenelle Evans has been in the public eye for more than a decade, and throughout that time, one of the central, and often most emotional, parts of her story has been her relationship with her son, Jace. Viewers were first introduced to Jenelle as a teen mom on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, and then followed her for years on Teen Mom 2. For many fans, Jace’s early years—and the complicated family dynamics around him—became a major storyline.

From the beginning, Jenelle’s journey into motherhood was marked by instability. Early on, her mother, Barbara, stepped in to take primary custody of Jace. That decision shaped not only Jenelle’s life, but Jace’s childhood and the way audiences saw their family.

Jenelle sends off Jace..

Jenelle recently sent Jace to a mental health center and intends to visit him while he’s there.

Fans haven’t been happy with Jenelle’s decision since rumors surfaced about her getting back together with David Eason.

“This poor kid. Doomed from day one of existence. I hope he gets the help he so desperately needs and can change the direction of his life.” one fan commented.