1000-Lb Sisters: How Tammy Slaton’s Continuing Her Cycle Of Abuse

Tammy Slaton knows what’s like to be a victim in 1000-lb Sisters, but fans think that the reality star has become just as malicious as the bullies that abused her. Unfortunately, Tammy’s upbringing was fraught with strife as she grew up in an unloving home and was picked on at school, but over time, Tammy’s transformed from a victim to a villain. From her harrowing history of being bullied to her current position as the Slaton family’s antagonist, here’s why 1000-lb Sisters fans think Tammy’s continuing her tragic cycle of abuse in season 3.

While Tammy’s newfound fame as a television personality has made her a target for more criticism than she’s used to enduring, Tammy’s past is full of abuse and bullying. For starters, Tammy’s mother, Darlene, is one of the least compassionate parents featured in the reality TV genre. Tammy shared that Darlene didn’t know how to show that she cared about her kids and was rarely around during her childhood years. 1000-lb Sisters fans got a sense of Darlene’s cynical personality ever since she established that Tammy would never achieve her weight loss goals in season 1. Additionally, Tammy’s cycle of abuse started with bullies that antagonized her when she was young.

Although Tammy’s past as a victim of emotional abuse is devastating, fans think that Tammy has become a bully in 1000-lb Sisters season 3. In the current season, Tammy has put her siblings through the wringer as they attempt to aid her in her fitness quest. Unfortunately, instead of accepting her family’s support, Tammy’s continued her cycle of abuse and become a bully to her siblings. Whether she’s barking back at her brother, Chris Combs, or threatening to physically fight her sister, Amanda Halterman, Tammy’s demonstrated that she has no qualms about lashing out at her siblings. Tammy’s youngest sister, Amy Slaton-Halterman, has received most vitriol from the 1000-lb Sisters star, however. Viewers agree that Tammy uses Amy as her punching bag just as Tammy’s bullies used to take their anger out on her. A Reddit user assessed, “Tammy is bullying Amy like she was bullied.”

Regrettably, bullies are often formed from being bullied themselves, and fans think this pattern is apparent in Tammy’s cycle of abuse in 1000-lb Sisters season 3. After years of enduring nasty behavior, Tammy’s treating her vulnerable younger sister just like how she was treated when she was a victim. A fan agreed, “Their mother is one of the reasons Tammy behaves the way she does.” Tammy’s abusive approach to Amy resembles the uncaring relationship Darlene has with her children, and viewers fear Tammy is on the way to becoming just like the mother she resents. Rather than facing the emotional trauma she’s experienced, Tammy has taken advantage of Amy’s generosity. Fans hope Tammy can end the cycle of abuse and appreciate her siblings before it’s too late. One commenter shared, “[Tammy’s upbringing was very hard but she has a lot of love in her life now.”

Sadly, Tammy’s past has followed her into 1000-lb Sisters season 3 and made her the bully she was oppressed by during her childhood. While she deserves compassion for her harrowing history, fans don’t think Tammy’s ongoing cycle of abuse can be tolerated as Amy is now suffering from her sister’s unresolved pain. Hopefully, Tammy can break the pattern and put an end to her bullying behavior before it’s too late in 1000-lb Sisters season 3.

Sources: ThoughtfulFoodie/Reddit, WillowIntrepid/Reddit, notrachelmar/Reddit

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Christopher Davis is a freelance reality TV writer for Screen Rant. Since his graduation from Emerson College with a degree in visual and media arts back in 2019, Christopher has pursued the ever-evolving field of entertainment journalism. In his free time, Christopher loves to write, rewatch old seasons of RHONY, and work on his death drop.

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