Sherri Shepherd talks about her sweet bond with her son, Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr.
The 17-year-old welcomed by daytime talk show host Jeff Tarpley Sr. during their eight-year union was born with developmental delays resulting in special needs. That, however, did not stop his mother from fighting and building him into the man he is today.
Evidence of their love affair began to spread to social media recently when Shepherd shared a post that included herself and Jeffrey with fans on Tuesday.
Sherri Shepherd Gets Support From Fans After Talking About Her Son
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The first slide of the post — shared on Instagram — is a scene of Shepherd and his teenage boys stopping on what appears to be a road to take a selfie. Although Jeffrey looked serious, his mother smiled.
A swipe to the left reveals a video featuring the 17-year-old showing off his basketball skills on the court on several occasions. Although he wears different clothes for training sessions, one thing that is clear is his love and talent for the game.
However, what caught people’s attention was Shepherd’s lengthy caption, which revealed a side of himself that is rarely revealed to the public. After stating that he was reluctant to move to New York to perform in his debut show, “Sherri,” the 55-year-old wrote:
“My life is in LA, but my friend @teejmercer said, ‘Sherri God said New York wasn’t for you but it was for Jeffrey. That is where he will find his independence.’”
Referring to him playing basketball, the Daytime Emmy Award nominee admitted how hard it was to let his son jump because he wanted to “protect him from everything that could hurt him.” He added:
“But as he said goodbye to me and walked to the A train to Queens with his friends to see the Mets play, I prayed to the One who made him that as he spread his wings, God would be there to catch him. “
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Finally, as a “single mom with a special and unique young man,” the former co-host of “The View” decided to try her best to focus on her son’s strengths and “give everything to God.”
Although he understands how “cruel” the world is, Shepherd concludes that he knows that “God knows Jeffrey better than I do, and I believe that within the parameters of his ‘special needs,’ he will thrive.”
The twice-divorced star’s post drew support from fans and friends, including “Real Housewives of New York” alum Eboni K. Williams, singer Coko, and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Things seem to be looking up for Shepherd, who is embroiled in a bitter legal battle with her ex-husband Jeff Sr. just a few years ago. The fight centers on the “Cold Cabin” cast who want custody of their children.
In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the former talk show host wants an emergency custody modification hearing, arguing that their son is suffering from “neglect.” The actress is seeking temporary physical custody of their then nine-year-old son, with Shepherd not receiving visitation until a judge makes a decision at the hearing.
She claimed their son – who was living in New Jersey with his mother at the time – read at a second-grade level, had trouble writing and tying his shoes, and had poor hygiene.
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The “King of the Open Mics” actor also stated in his custody documents that his ex-wife’s busy work schedule prevented her from providing Jeffrey “the nurturing and loving environment, and care that Jeffrey so desperately needs.” Shepherd was granted custody of their child following a ruling issued in the summer of 2014.
Past Trouble Resurfaces When Lamar Sally Drags TV Host To Court
Shepherd faced more legal drama when her second ex-husband, Lamar Sally, sued her for more child support for their two-year-old son, Lamar Jr. Although the little boy was not biologically related to Shepherd, she agreed to welcome the baby through a surrogate — using Sally’s sperm and an egg donor — and share him with Sally.
By the time their marriage began to fall apart, the surrogate was already pregnant. Before the boy was born, Sally and Shepherd had begun fighting in court over custody. And it didn’t stop when he arrived in 2015.
If anything, the legal drama only got worse with Essence reporting that the “30 Rock” actor is fighting to keep his name from appearing on the birth certificate. He eventually relented to pay Sally $6,400 a month in child support – an amount his ex-lover admitted was insufficient.
In fact, the writers are demanding an increase in child support as Shepherd earns nearly $3 million a year, which is a 50% increase from their previous support order. Representatives for Shepherd hope Sally will find “gainful employment” and stop chasing their clients for more money.
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