Pick Me Up! Special

CHRISTMAS SLAY

Marrying her partner, James Tylka, in December 2014, Katelynn Armand thought she’d got her happily ever after.

With their new-born daughter Brynn, the couple were the vision of happiness.

But things soon turned sour.

The two quickly became known to authorities for domestic violence and arguments.

It was clear to family and friends that they had a turbulent relationship and after just six months of marriage, they decided to split.

James had become addicted to drugs and was clinically depressed, so Katelynn had to put herself and their daughter first.

However, for the sake of 11-month-old girl, they agreed to stay in touch and co-parent.

But despite Katelynn’s efforts to get James

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