TEEN Mom fans have claimed Leah Messer looked unrecognizable in a rare throwback photo.
In an online thread, fans uploaded an image of Leah, now 30, from 2013.
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About nine years ago, the Teen Mom 2 star sported blonde hair and was in the middle of her addiction journey.
The MTV star suffered a “botched” spinal tap during her C-section with daughter Addie.
After the hospital prescribed painkillers, such as Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Tylenol 3, she struggled with pain and relied heavily on her medication.
After struggling for years with depression and anxiety, the opioids sent the reality star “over the edge.”
Leah spoke in-depth about her battle with addiction in her memoir: Hope, Grace & Faith.
THE COMMENTS
Fans praised Leah as she managed to overcome her addiction and gushed at how she “looks so much healthier and happier now.”
One fan said: “She really did wrestle with life. I’m glad she’s doing better.”
Another fan admitted: “In all seriousness, I’m so glad she’s doing better these days.”
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A third fan mentioned: “I just rewatched the season when she was struggling and it was rough seeing her that way.
“Now looking back, I can understand how life got in the way for her at that time. I’m glad she got the help she needed!”
A fourth person wrote: “Leah looked so malnourished and unhealthy before.”
A commentator chimed in: “She looks happy and healthy now. I’m so glad she got clean.”
DANCING QUEEN
Leah shares her twin daughters Ali and Aleeah, 12, with her ex Corey Simms and her daughter Addie, nine, with her ex Jeremy Calvert.
The MTV mom seemed to be enjoying life itself as she busted out a dance move.
In an Instagram Story. the brunette star appeared to be baking on the kitchen table.
While holding a bowl in one hand, Leah raised the spatula like she did not care.
She paired her tight white shirt with black leather pants.
In slow motion, the TV personality shook her booty to Justin Beiber’s Yummy song.
VICTORIA’S TWINS
Meanwhile, Leah’s sister, Victoria Messer, 28, announced she had welcomed a boy and a girl with her husband, Royer Rodriguez.
Victoria displayed her new twins in a series of photos and videos on social media.
The siblings seemed to be cuddling together while they soundly slept.
They were swaddled in a blanket, wearing matching striped beanies, and showing off their close bond.
Victoria captioned the adorable post: “Cuddle Buddy.”
The photos distinguished the twins by their names: Cayde and Caydia.
Victoria shares the twins with her hubby Royer, whom she married in February this year.
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