Welcome To Plathville: Lydia Plath Took Over ‘Mom Duties’ At 17 After Kim Left The Younger Kids Behind!

Welcome To Plathville stars Kim and Barry Plath’s separation was a massive shock for viewers. The former left her husband’s home and moved into a rented apartment. Many viewers called it a selfish move as some of the TLC star’s kids were still minors. Barry delayed the divorce process for a long time. He was shocked by how quickly Kim moved on in life and found a new partner. The latter introduced her new boyfriend, Ken Palmer, on the show.

Viewers have already slammed the TLC star for putting her kids in an embarrassing situation after her boyfriend, a flight instructor, worked with her son, Isaac. They were in disbelief when a Plath family member revealed the heartbreaking truth of her parents’ divorce. She admitted to taking a mother’s role for her younger siblings when her mom abandoned them for her new relationship. Who was it? What is the truth?

Welcome To Plathville: Kim Accused Of Cheating On Barry Before Divorce!

Kim Plath has always been the most controversial member of the Plath family. She didn’t allow her kids to embrace modern culture during the early years. However, the Welcome To Plathville star shocked everyone when she parted ways with Barry Plath. Kim changed herself completely and embraced modern culture. She even explored new dating options and introduced her mystery guy on the show.

Olivia and Kim were never the two peas in a pod. The former is no longer a part of the family and feels free to expose some family members. She shocked everyone when she talked about her mother-in-law’s dating life. The TLC star felt Kim got bored in her marriage because she allegedly cheated on Barry before their separation. Olivia also claimed her former mother-in-law was jealous of her own kids.

Welcome To Plathville: Kim’s Daughter Admits Playing A Mother’s Role For Younger Siblings!

Kim Plath received a lot of backlash for the way she parted ways with Barry. Both of them were equally hated for their controlling and narcissistic nature. However, Kim was the most controversial star because of her chaotic and unhinged personality. Recently, one of her daughters exposed her selfish behavior. Lydia Plath joined TLC’s Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo’s Podcast with her husband, Zac.

Hence, she made some heartbreaking confessions about the time her mom parted ways with her dad. The Welcome To Plathville star explained that the change in family dynamics pushed her to take bigger responsibilities when she was just 17. Lydia stated, “I was about 17, I took on, like a mother role…I just did what I had to do to keep things going.”

She enjoyed the responsibilities, but admitted that the duties were overwhelming because she couldn’t take time to speak for herself. Lydia was the middle child of the family. She had to take up her mother’s role when her mom left her dad. Lydia’s heartbreaking confession made fans emotional. They wondered how tough it must be for her to take care of all her younger siblings.

Ethan, Moriah, Micah, and Hossanna were the elder siblings. But they were already living away from home at that time. Lydia was the oldest among Amber, Cassia, Mercy, and Isaac. Fans called out Kim for pushing her in such a situation because of differences with Barry.