‘Mama June’ Shannon opens up to ET’s Deidre Behar about what’s to come on ‘Mama June: Road to Redemption,’ returning May 13 to WEtv. Specifically, the reality star addresses her strained relationships with her daughters, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird and Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson. Mama June shares updates on where she stands with both daughters and gives examples of how she’s working to regain their affection. Mama June doesn’t hesitate to praise Pumpkin for stepping up emotionally and financially to raise Alana while June was fighting her addiction. While she says she’d love for Alana to live with her again, she respects the former ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ star’s decision to live with her big sister. Mama June also reveals she’s met Alana’s boyfriend, Dralin Carswell, and while she likes him, she notes one area where he needs to improve. When it comes to substance abuse, Mama June reveals her sobriety date and tells ET that she’s nearly 29 months sober. She explains how her new boyfriend, Justin Stroud, who’s also sober, is empowering her to live her healthiest life. Mama June also reveals an update on her weight loss journey and shares three goals she has for new-and-improved self.
