Aspyn Ovard and her ex-husband, Parker Ferris, had a major fight over their daughter's terminal cancer diagnosis in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.'
See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAspyn Ovard and her ex-husband, Parker Ferris, had a major emotional argument about their daughter's terminal cancer diagnosis. It was seen in the latest episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. At the same time, the couple broke down during a therapy session when they discussed their parenting disagreements, their split, and the possibility of losing their daughter.
Aspyn Ovard, 30, and Parker Ferris, 31, had a tense therapy session featured in the Hulu series. They had arguments over her parenting instead of facing their shared grief. The conflict quickly intensified and Aspyn shouted at Parker about how he was struggling to accept the end of their family life. In her words:
"You are mad that our f—king life ended! You are so mad and grieving so hard that our life with our children is over."
Aspyn then accused him of nitpicking her parenting decisions. She also alleged that he was distracting himself from their daughter's condition. Sharing her complaints, she said:
"You grasp onto anything that you can to distract yourself from the grief of the fact that our daughter is going to die!"
Aspyn added that he knew she was saying the truth. The chat also revealed how differently the pair was dealing with the emotional weight of their daughter's illness. In her confessional, Aspyn tearfully recalled the moment when the doctors told them that one of their three daughters had terminal cancer. It was more than three years ago.
The reality TV star explained that she and Parker initially thought everything would be fine. They found it difficult to imagine that their child could receive such a devastating diagnosis. Notably, Aspyn has not revealed which one of her daughters has been diagnosed with the condition. Recalling the moment of diagnosis, she said:
"You can't fathom they're actually gonna tell you that your baby has cancer, and that it's terminal and she could be gone in a month."
During the therapy session, she also explained that she was trying to make more money so that neither she nor Parker would have to worry about working while dealing with the grief. Aspyn told Parker that she would always take care of him despite the end of their relationship.
For those who don't know, Aspyn and Parker have kept the specific details about their daughter's diagnosis under wraps. But the show gave a glimpse into a more hopeful update. In another episode, they revealed that doctors had described their daughter as a "walking miracle."
After another stable scan, Aspyn shared that it was unusual for a child with this type of cancer to have remained stable for so long. Meanwhile, they are still dealing with the uncertainty surrounding their daughter's health. Still, these updates have offered some hope after the frightening diagnosis.
Aspyn also mentioned how the experience has affected her relationship with Parker. She explained that their marriage was already struggling before their daughter became ill. So, the diagnosis just added another layer of emotional difficulty. Despite the split, the 30-year-old acknowledged that she will continue to try to support Parker because she understood how he was grieving too. The former couple has three daughters: Cove, 7, Lola, 5, and Elle, 2.
Aspyn Ovard and Parker Ferris were high school sweethearts who rose to fame by sharing the insights of their family life on YouTube. They tied the knot in October 2015, when Aspyn was 19, and spent nearly nine years together before calling it quits
The duo's marriage came to an end after Aspyn filed for divorce in April 2024. Incidentally, it was the same day she announced the birth of their third daughter, Elle. During an episode of the Hulu series, she shared that she found out that Parker had secretly been drinking alcohol behind her back for years. It was a major reason why their marriage fell apart.
Aspyn explained that her father used to struggle with alcoholism, which made Parker's drinking more painful for her when she thought they had the same views about abstaining from alcohol. After the split, Aspyn opened up about her queer identity and began exploring relationships with women. She is now in a throuple with Bri Davis and her husband, Billy Davis.
We wish Aspyn Ovard and Parker's daughter a speedy recovery.
Next Read: Lisa Maxwell's Only Child Beau Dies At 27, Spoke About Future Plans In Last Interview, 'I Saw How..'