Misty Wentworth, 1000-Lb Sisters star Amy and Tammy Slaton’s older sister, has made occasional appearances on the TLC show. However, her presence is limited, and when she does appear, she sometimes comes across as critical of Tammy. In the past, Misty even accused Amy of cheating in a competition. A few years ago, Misty’s son, Dustin, opened up about his abusive childhood, shedding light on the complex dynamics within the Slaton family. Recently, TLC fans have been discussing Dustin’s experiences on social media.
The Slaton Family’s Complicated Background
Understanding the entire Slaton family dynamics can be challenging for TLC fans due to different parentages within the family. Although Misty is known as a Slaton on the 1000-Lb Sisters show, she was previously married and divorced. In Season 5, viewers witnessed both Amanda and Misty, along with Chris Combs, undergo gastric surgery in January.
Unveiling a Troubled Past
Tammy Slaton and her sister Amy have often referenced their unhappy childhood, attributing their struggles with weight to finding comfort in consuming takeout and unhealthy treats. This week, TLC fans initiated a discussion surrounding Dustin, one of Misty’s children. It was revealed that Dustin had endured an abusive childhood, according to his own account.
Dustin’s Revelations about His Abusive Childhood
A Reddit post sparked a conversation about Dustin and his aunt, Tammy. The original post mentioned a video that Dustin had uploaded on YouTube several years ago, which shed light on his experiences. The video can be viewed in the article linked below.
In the comments section of the 1000-Lb Sisters post, many TLC fans expressed their belief that Tammy Slaton had mistreated her nephew. A compilation video showcasing Tammy’s unkind behavior was shared. In his original video, Dustin described how his childhood was relatively happy until one night when his parents had a heated argument.
Allegedly, despite freezing conditions outside, Dustin’s father threw out the rest of the family but kept seven-year-old Dustin, who claimed he was frequently subjected to physical abuse.
Tammy Slaton’s Treatment of Dustin
Numerous 1000-Lb Sisters fans sympathized with Dustin, as he described the hardships he faced when trying to reconnect with his brothers, who treated him with suspicion. Constantly being told by his father that he was “useless” and experiencing a harsh welcome from his brothers eventually led him to break down and confide in his teacher. Clearly, some TLC fans expressed sadness for Dustin’s situation. However, others strongly criticized Tammy Slaton for her actions.
The videos depicting Tammy’s abusive behavior towards Dustin are reminiscent of her confrontation with Amy before their recent fight. It was evident that Tammy was unaware that they were being recorded for the show, and when she realized it, she quickly changed her behavior.
Those who have followed the Slatons for a longer time than just the TLC show are aware of the truth about Tammy’s awful treatment of Dustin.
She verbally abused him whenever she had the chance, especially when Tammy was living with their mother, Darlene. Dustin moved in to help Darlene with everything concerning Tammy.
I feel terrible for this young man. Seeing him tear up, hearing about his father’s abuse, and his brothers telling him he should never have returned to them—all of it breaks my heart. I just want to hold him and comfort him like a baby. It’s truly heartbreaking.
I had always wondered whose son he was. I subscribed to his channel years ago. I never understood why Tammy treated him the way she did. When I watched his storytime videos, I just wanted to scream at Tammy.