Sincerevealing her son’s speech delayon an episode ofJersey Shore: Family Vacation,Jenni “JWoww” Farleyhas made it her mission to help be a voice not just for her sonGreyson Valor,but also speak up for other moms and children in a similar situation.
However, the 32-year-old reality star revealed during aninterviewwith theTodayshow on Wednesday, that she’s felt “very alone” in the process.
“When Greyson wasn’t hitting his marks in the world of doctors, Roger, couldn’t, not that he couldn’t care less, but he was like, ‘He’s perfect. He’s going to be fine. This is no big deal,'” Farley said of her estranged husbandRoger Mathews, whomshe split fromin September.
While Mathews’ outlook on their son’s growth was hopeful, it left JWoww feeling conflicted.
“In that aspect, I felt very alone because I was the only parent. I thought, ‘Am I bad wanting to get him help because Roger’s not concerned, so should I not be concerned?'” Farley continued.
A rep for Mathews did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
After nearly three years of marriage, Farley filed for divorce from Mathews on Sept. 12, according to New Jersey’sAsbury Park Press.
“The Plaintiff and the Defendant have irreconcilable differences which have caused the breakdown of the marriage for a period of at least six months which make it appear that the marriage should be dissolved and that there is no prospect of reconciliation,” Farley’s complaint stated.
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The duo tied the knot in October 2015 after nearly five years together in front of a group of family and friends that included herJersey Shorecostars Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Pauly D, andBachelorettealums Trista and Ryan Sutter.
On Sept. 14, two days after Farley filed, Mathews posted a cryptic message onInstagramsaying, “Sometimes we must find ourselves within ourselves. Finding yourself doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It means coming to terms with shortcomings within yourself for the greater good. Not just the greater good of yourself. The greater good of those you care the most about.”
In addition to Greyson, Farley and Mathews share 4-year-old daughterMeilani Alexandra.
In a video posted to her YouTube channel, Farley explained why she stopped regularlyposting updates of her sonlike she did before.
“One of the biggest reasons was becauseGreyson wasn’t hitting his milestonesthe way other kids were supposed to. Another reason was because he wasn’t and still isn’t understanding a lot of words.”
“I don’t know if I would even call it a struggle because Greyson is still perfect to me. But it’s something as a mom and a parent I’m going through and a lot of parents go through,” Farley said.
source: people.com
