TikTok influencer @thatmommyish, who is known for viral posts showcasing family meals and time spent with her partner, shared some major life changes in a new video. From late 2024 onward, her videos began trending toward another tone, with hashtags like #Single and #SingleMomLife appearing next to her usual posts. In her candid updates her personal circumstances appear to have changed dramatically, causing intrigue among her followers.
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From Family Content to Single-Motherhood
Thatmommyish is now documenting her life as a single mother of four children, with a fifth on the way. The child’s former partner (her “baby daddy,” as she calls him) is in prison. The exact nature of their legal relationship hasn’t been clear; she said that their seven-year relationship was troubled from the start.
In a recent video, she reminisced about seeing red flags in a relationship within a month of dating. The relationship went on bitterly as his efforts became known, in part due to her confusion and emotional attachment. Over time, these conflicts compounded and left her feeling as if she would not be heard and that to express any emotion she had would escalate into a tearful showdown. Realistically, her partner going to jail was the best thing that could have happened for her to leave and build her life.
A Scrutinized Relationship
There has been speculation online about who her baby daddy is, and some people have pointed to Lawrence C. Onyesonwu, a former correctional officer who received a three-year sentence for a fraud scheme involving inmates’ identities. But there was no official confirmation he is the same man who appears in her videos. Thatmommyish has prioritized her own well-being and that of her children, despite the public’s desire to know. She has cut off contact with her former partner and has publicly admitted the challenge of finding support, financial or otherwise. In a bid to move forward, she has set up a GoFundMe to help her move closer to family for more support.
Behind-the-Scenes Indicators of a Downward Spiral
For longtime followers, the change in her content has reframed her earlier videos. Many commenters had commented on her nervous demeanour, which she has since acknowledged was a feeling of nervousness she often felt in his company during their relationship. Her seemingly cheery giggle was an attempt to cover up her discomfort — a little detail to which she now feels freer to own.
As she shares her journey, she encourages people not to romanticize her old romance, noting that the perfect impression that was shared of her life was not part of her reality.
A Brand New Beginning
Her focus now turned toward creating a stable environment for her children, Thatmommyish has found her platform as one where she can use her voice to amplify the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Her story reminds us that behind the wondrous, glowing personas we see on TV or Instagram, there can also be struggles behind closed doors.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.