Just an FYI/update for anyone who hasn't been reading the news: Ryan Edwards destroyed the home he was sharing with Mackenzie some time in April 2023. He was sentenced to almost 1 year in prison and is currently incarcerated. If he doesn't successfully complete rehab he'll get more charges aka more prison time. Mackenzie filed for divorce in Feb 2023. I'm assuming this was filmed long before then and things only got worse after this😬
My kids' father is similar to Ryan and honestly you have to be straight shooter b/c they have SO many people who enable them and coddle them that you have to keep it real so that there are no misunderstandings.
@@elisest.george8245I agree! Set them boundaries and list those expectations. As long as the other parent is trying, you try with them... but enabling will accomplish nothing but heartache for the children!
@@stasiababy1023 Exactly! I'm in a situation like when Ryan was calling Maci and threatening her and all that. I would legit give my kids' father a chance IF he would come to me the way Ryan came to Maci this time around.
Ryan was tearing up b/c he realized that Maci actually does care about him when he didn't think she did. He knows he's done her SO wrong and she's STILL willing to be there for him. Maci just gave him tough love....the kind of tough love that his own momma should've given him and it's good to see him realize and appreciate that. MOST women are not Maci...hell....I'm not Maci. She still leaves the door open between Ryan and Bentley. That is a strength that I don't think I will ever have. She has never kept Ryan from Bentley unless it was to protect Ryan AND Bentley.
Maci really created an environment for Bentley to forgive Ryan and for them to have a relationship with one another. There were times when she could've DRAGGED Ryan to Bentley but she didn't and still allowed Bentley around Jen and Larry. She goes above and beyond to coparent with Ryan and this clip seems like it's the first time he's REALLY understanding it...probably b/c he can't see his other kids whatsoever. He's finally realizing that Maci has been SO accommodating and he's taken it for granted.
I don't even think she was giving him tough love. I think she was just prioritizing the health and happiness of her son and Ryan couldn't handle that. Everyone around him has babied him since he was born.
@@kylieerynne 100%. I do think it's tough love b/c I do think that Maci cares about him when it comes to Bentley. She also cared about him BEFORE Bentley and that doesn't just go away, especially if you have a kid together. I don't think she's attracted to him romantically anymore, but she was also part of his family at one point. A lot of his aggression towards Maci is that she stopped babying him like everyone else does. She's compassionate and understands his struggle, BUT also holds him accountable for his actions (which his own parents AND Mack never did). I feel like this is the first time that HE understood that she really does get what he's going through.
Since Maci was a teenager, she has exhibited incredible noble character. Her parents really did a great with her and God could not have given Bentley a better parent. Thank God he has her.
When maci said I'd rather you be a pain in my ass than not be here, Ryan really needed to hear that that was truly so heartwarming to watch after the journey they'd been on over all these years. Truly an evolutionary moment captured..
It made me tear up. I haven’t watched since they were on 16 and pregnant just know his crazy from the head lines. She’s an amazing person for saying that and making sure he heard it.
I swear I am the African American Maci..my youngest daughters father is RYAN 5.0..the jail stints..the drug use...all of it and it's been 16 yrs and I still find myself being there for him. I have to. He is her father. He's NOT a bad person however he is a HORRIBLE decision maker and his associates have always been his downfall😢
the fact that maci can still tell Ryan he can call her for help after everything he’s done to her and Bentley, is the true picture of growth and peace.
@@patsnationok1373he made her pregnant when she was a child, then didn't want to take care of the kid, ridiculed her and partied for years, became a drug addict, never visited the kid, got jealous when she got a new boyfriend, argued with her about everything, annoyed her every day for years with his bullshit, never picked up the kid when it was his time so she can relax, got into fights and got arrested, was driving around on cocaine with the kid in the car, asked for money, lied, and overall fucked up her life trajectory when she was still a child
I'm crying too. I wish I could have had this same conversation with my son's dad.. before he died 5 months ago. He was struggling and we all had no idea. We all miss him so much 💔
@@godmade4511 how? she raised bentley on her own then got married and had kids that doesn't make her dependent on a man. thats called having a family. btw Im pretty sure she is the main bread winner in that family.
Maci is a reflection of how her parents raised her, specifically her mom. She's a str8 shooter and no-nonsense person, but it comes from a place of love. She's always been my favorite, so happy to see this for BENTLEY
I think it meant a lot to Ryan what Maci said about she rather him be a pain in her ass and be here then not. They way he looked at her was like he still loves her.
I think hes always loved her. I think that's why he resented her he knew what he lost but didn't wanna point fingers at himself so instead saw her as the bad guy. He wasn't ready to grow up.
Omg Maci is incredibly Mature and truly making moves for the benefit of her son! Putting completely aside her own feelings for the sake of Bentley! Now that’s a real mother right there! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 It’s not about you and what u went thru with a baby dad It’s about your kid !!!
She’s always been really good about staying neutral for Bentley, even when Ryan’s issues made that more and more difficult. I’m sure it also helps that she and Taylor have what appears to be a very solid relationship. Not saying she wouldn’t care about Ryan regardless, but it’s easier to feel sympathetic for someone when you have your own life together
You can see he is ashamed he lost her and Bentley.. this is the most clean I've seen him. I am so happy to see this. Maci continues to be the stand up motivator. #1 true supporter, fantastic mother friend.. The world needs more MACI DESHANE 😢❤🎉
I think the difference now is that she is also not looking for him to be a full and active parental/authority figure to Bentley. She is just looking for him to show up at the capacity he can now recognizing he is struggling and can really only take care of himself. Bentley is older now, so does not need the exact same things he did as a little one and is old enough to recognize his dad's limitations/struggles even if he may not always like them or he wished for a different type of father-son relationship. Hope Ryan can get better so at least he can develop a solid friendship with his son while he is still a kid/teen.
Maci has always been the most mature, most balanced, most loving, but no nonsense human being. Ryan is blessed to have her in his life still. I hope he puts Bentley first this time and gets clean.
Damn seeing real emotions from him after all these years it's crazy. I hope he gets through this and beats his addition. No one deserves that pain and wanting to die.
I have a soft spot for those two still. Look at how he still looks at her, but it was never gonna work. It sucks, but im glad Maci has what she deserves in Taylor.
I gotta say, Maci has always been one of my favorite people. The compassion she has for Ryan, as the father of her child, absolutely shows how much of an amazing person she truly is! We are all proud of the human that you are Maci!
@@jerryseinfeld974she’s married to taylor and has moved on. sure she still have love for ryan because she had bentley with him but she doesn’t want to get back with him
@k.thomasz3339 his ex wide has f all to do with Ryan bring a drug head he was like that b4 he met her not her fault way he is. She may not have helped but she's not to blame for how Ryan is. Ryan has more than just flaws
@@madirishgirl76she didn’t have to do anything she chose to. She chose to marry him knowing he’s an addict and was even actively high while doing it! She gets NO sympathy from me
@@Fusemoree where did I say abything about giving her sympathy mmmm? I didn't I said she isn't to blame 4 Ryan's problems which she's not he was like thar long b4 she came along. She didn't know he was using at their wedding was only after she found out try to keep up
@madirishgirl76 and where did anyone say Mack was to blame!?! The original commenter simply said his ex wife was toxic AF. Mack had her own issues, but Ryan's addiction has no bearing on that & no one has even alluded to it.
There’s still a lot of love between these two. Even if it’s not romantic. Macy telling him that she’d rather him be a pain than gone. Is some real truth. I’ll bet it’s what he needed to hear. He took parts of Macy away from herself and she reclaimed them and is still able to love him. Well gone Macy.
There is a lot of love here. Young love. The kind that just doesn’t work but not much else in life feels like it ever again. Always pulling for Ryan…he needs treatment and therapy and to be held accountable but he certainly can rewrite his story when he chooses
As someone who's felt suicidal often, I can't help but tear up for Ryan. It's beautiful to see how far they've come. I think he is realizing that he's not as alone as he feels. There's people around him who want to support him.
This is the cleanest I’ve seen Ryan look in a long time! As a teen mom day 1 viewer, I’m so proud of this moment for them. I can see Bentley in his face when he smiled. Love love love
There's this moment around the 2:18-2:20 mark where Ryan gets this look on his face. I think it hit home to him in that moment that ALLLLL those years back, he fucked up when it came to Maci. He lost a very good thing, someone who loved him with her whole heart and would have done anything to make it work. This recognition of that loss was on his face in that moment in this clip. And I think her CONTINUED offer of support and saying he could call her when he's struggling is why he got emotional.
Ryan in my opinion is a great dad. Jen and Larry are great grandparents. I myself am a recovering addict. Been clean for 2562 days. Kids deserve way better but most are forgiving. God bless Ryan and family. Great to hear things are going better😊
Maci was always so mature and always puts her kids and their needs first and brought love and light and positivity to all she encounters.Drama free her energy is so addictive.She will forever be my favorite “Teen Mom” cause sis was mature from she started the show and Bentley made her more mature and caring.
It’s been beyond rough for these two through their journey and it’s awesome to see the two of them get to this place. It’s good for Ryan to realize that he is valued and life is a precious gift. Love that Macy has seemingly always truly cared and wanted Ryan to care enough for himself to get his life permanently on track.
HOW CAN YOU NOT ADORE MACI FOR HOW SHE TOLD HIM "I'D RATHER YOU BE A PAIN... THEN NOT BE HERE AT ALL"💘 HE LAUGHED. BUT HE NEEDED TO HEAR THAT😍 SO MANY PROPLE CAN BE SAVED FROM JUST THOSE FEW WORDS🥺
He actually looks good here, and not spaced out like he has before. I truly hope Ryan is waking up and finally wants to help himself get better and stay better! Come on Ryan, you got this! It’s okay to be vulnerable and finally talk about how you’re feeling 😢
'i'd rather you be a pain in my ass but be here than not' maci is an amazing mom and i love her so much. I love that fact that she is a straight shooter and you can see she still loves ryan and wants whats best for him despite them not being together
Alot of Ryans pain comes from losing Maci...thats the thing. Maci has alot of grace, compassion, and empathy for him because of that, as any great woman would! Kudos to her❤️💯
I just hit 7 years clean from pills/heroin and the look he gave her with tears in his eyes just killed me. I know that look. Not really so much in a romantic way, but hes taking in how selfless shes being and i can tell- at least for that moment- he realized what he gave up and how much better his life could have been. It klls me to see anyone else like this. I know hes messed up alot, but people gotta remember that addiction is almost always a symptom of some underlying mental health issue going on. I am wishing this man all the best in the world.
What an awesome scene. I wish Maci would have just given him a hug. Looks like he needs one. I hope Ryan finds peace and works on his relationship with Bentley.
This scene 🥺 literally in tears….. praying for Ryan and his recovery he deserves to love himself ❤️ and maci is just incredible and such an inspiration!
I haven’t watched Teen Mom in a long time, but whenever these videos pop up, I always click when I see a thumbnail of Maci, Ryan or Bentley. Out of everyone in S1, I adored Maci and her strength for her son at such a young age. I was not the biggest fan of Ryan, but I truly hope he gets the help he needs. It wouldn’t be the same without him here. ❤️❤️
Maci is a legend, from the minute she had Bentley she has been a real mother, even while being a teenager. You can tell she has the biggest heart still caring about Ryan and his physical and mental health after how awful he's been
Love this video Macy is such a wonderful women in general. This video is what this generation should look like bc we all go through something we all need each other. God bless everyone 🙏 ❤
This is heartbreaking to watch but I’m so happy they can finally come together. Ryan is soo handsome and in the beginning in 16 and pregnant he seemed so full of life. We never know what anyone else is truly struggling with. I just pray he gets the help he needs to heal. He needs to get healthy not only for Bentley but himself and his other children. I commend him for getting the help
Awww I haven’t seen Ryan in Years. Glad they are at a better place. She’s awesome and the tears shows that he’s hurting and realizes a lot. I pray her gets the recovery he needs bc like she said better to be a pain in her butt than not be here. Bc he matters rather he knows it or not
Maci is the kind of friend EVERYONE needs in there life. All the shit Ryan has put her threw and she still is there for him. Thats an amazing coparent right there.
Maci is such a beautiful soul, seriously. I’ve been in her situation with not 1 but 2 kids involved and it’s HARD as hell to love and care for the father of your kids and see them struggle like this. God bless her, Ryan, and of course Bentley. 💙
I love this so much!!! I really pray that Ryan gets the help he needs and that everyone finds a way to heal and move forward. Maci and Ryan have basically grown up together since their teens and of course they will always care about one another especially having a son together. It was just really nice to see this after all these years! 🙏🩵🙏🩷
Whoever’s reading this, I pray that whatever you’re going through gets better and whatever you’re struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen
I’m praying for them😢🙏🏾 I love what Maci said to Ryan, I can completely relate to what she said, you can see the vulnerability in Ryan and I think he needed to hear that. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I really believed losing Maci was a part of his addictions too … he started living his life in regret and as a man they tend to not want to live in reality and try to push things aside and eventually it gets the best of them been watching them since I was a kid
I am SOOO happy to see them on a healthy, healing journey ❤. Been watching Teen Mom since 16 & Pregnant & they have come such a LONG way!! Bently deserves this 👏🏼. Yay GROWTH
He’s hurtin. I’m a recovering addict clean 4+ years now. Never ever would I be here right now if I hadn’t lost absolutely everything and everyone I have ever loved in my life. If someone told me 4 years ago that I’d be clean and sober and will enjoy the hell out of life I’d have laughed in their face. I wish him the best.
This was a really beautiful conversation to see between these two. DEEP down, Ryan doesn’t seem like a bad guy. He is struggling he has been and he needs to pull himself out but you can tell knowing someone, but especially Maci, CARES about him.. Ryan absolutely needs to hear that more I hope he gets the help he needs and can continue on with a life of rebuilding recovery, seeing his value and seeing he can be an amazing dad. Even if he feels he can’t be or didn’t have one himself. I think he’s more scared to turn into Larry and the trauma from his childhood has clearly taken a toll on him. Good luck to these two I really would love to see in the next few years Ryan healthy, happy, and continuing a strong bond with Maci Taylor and Benny
The maturity she has is amazing. What he put the person she loves most (Bentley) through as well as others and the fact she can still sit across from him and support him is amazing. Also proves that maybe Mack was a bigger problem than anyone really thought. Sure Ryan made choices but Mack clearly enabled and did things too. No one deserves what happened but there are a lot of victims here.
