Leah Messer has one of the worst hard luck stories that the Teen Mom franchise has ever told, and that’s really saying something.
One of the show’s most harrowing storylines revolves around Leah’s daughter, Ali Simms, and her struggle with muscular dystrophy.
On last week’s episode of Teen Mom 2, Leah was brought to tears by the possibility that the disease might rob her daughter of her ability to walk.
Now, in a preview for this week’s episode, Leah reveals that she’s afraid Ali’s twin, Aleeah Grace, may also suffer from the debilitating genetic condition.
“They actually want to get Gracie tested for MD as well,” Leah says in the clip.
It might seem that Leah would already know if Aleeah is afflicted with the same condition as her sister, but the disease can take many forms, and symptoms sometimes don’t manifest until later in life.
Despite the frightening implications, Aleeah is apparently unafraid:
“She’s excited that she actually gets to go to Columbus with us this time,” Leah said.
“I mean, the possibility of her even having it is worrisome to me.”
Given that the episode was filmed several months ago and Leah has made no mention of Aleeah suffering from the illness, she’s probably in the clear.
A little good news is no doubt very welcome in the Messer household, as Leah has seen little of it in recent years.
The 24-year-old only recently regained custody of her twins from her first husband, Corey Simms, after losing it due to what the court considered irresponsible parenting practices.
Messer is in the process of rebuilding her life after struggling with addiction and unspecified “emotional issues,” and learning that her other eldest daughter is also suffering from MD would obviously be a tremendous blow.
Fortunately, there’s reason to be optimistic, and while the episode will no doubt be fraught with tension, we’re confident that things will work out in the Messer family’s favor.
At least we certainly hope so.
Leah’s daughters have captured viewers’ hearts and seeing them suffer another setback would be devastating.
Watch Teen Mom 2 online to get caught up for what’s sure to be a highly emotional installment.