Here is what you want to know about '7 Little Johnston' star Elizabeth following her breakup with James.
The young stars of the TLC reality sequence 7 Little Johnstons are growing up in front of our eyes — and cameras are capturing some major milestone moments. For Jonah, it's his high school commencement and for Anna, it's learning find out how to drive.
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Unfortunately for oldest daughter Elizabeth, that primary milestone is her first heartbreak. Lizzie's breakup with longtime boyfriend James has lovers devastated — however she is decided to stay sturdy.
"Once I turned 16, that is officially when James and I started dating," she stated at the display. "But I received a text from James ending our relationship. I guess you can say I am angry but I have to put on the mask and show that I am OK." To make matters worse, James posted a photo with another girl just a few weeks after their breakup.
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"It hurts just seeing him move on so quickly," she added. "I miss him a heck of a lot."
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So, why did James end his courting with Elizabeth?
The breakup definitely got here out of left box for viewers and Elizabeth. James has been a typical on 7 Little Johnsons since ultimate year, when he took Elizabeth to homecoming. "Being close to James is just like being close to any other average-sized person," she said on the time. "I mean I have to look up to him every now and then but that's it."
Before their cut up, James was once extremely protective of Elizabeth and her family – particularly when folks used the m-word. "I want to hurt them," James said of the bullies. "But Elizabeth is over there, 'Stop. Calm down.' And I think she's right because if I was to go do something about it, they probably just want to keep doing it because they see it gets to me. But since we're smart about it, it just died down. We don't have to worry about that stuff anymore."
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Trent and Amber had been also giant fanatics of James. "Amber and I caught on very quickly, with us being little people and with Elizabeth being a little person, that it was not an issue for James," Trent mentioned. "He wasn't interested in a little person. He was interested in Elizabeth."
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Amber added, "In relationships like this, whether it's a person in a wheelchair or a little person, you're always going to catch flak like that. If the two people in that relationship... it's doesn't matter to them, that is what's important. And clearly with James and Elizabeth, it doesn't matter to James that Elizabeth is little."
How is Elizabeth doing today?
According to her Instagram, Elizabeth is not letting boy troubles get her down. She not too long ago posted a photograph together with her circle of relatives at the social media platform, writing, "I’m thankful for this wonderful bunch who I’m proud to call my family. I love them all unconditionally even when we butt heads we all come out stronger in the end."
She additionally attended this yr's homecoming solo, however used to be all smiles.
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Plus, she has all her followers supporting her. "I just watched your show and it reminded me of my first break up. It will be one of many kiddo! You are beautiful and have a lot going for you. Keep that strong bond with your family. They will always be your best cheerleaders," one fan wrote. Another added, "Really pretty girl... Don’t be sad about James he doesn’t deserve you anyway."
Your loss James. Watch 7 Little Johnstons Tuesdays at Eight p.m. EST on TLC.
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