A mother in Fulton County, Georgia, recently shared her emotions online because her 16-year-old son, Tyrell Dean, is in juvenile detention. He plays football for his high school team, and now everything feels chaotic.
Trell Fuller, his mother, posted that she feels completely alone. People are whispering in her children’s ears and turning them against her. She admitted that she has no help at all, and some days she feels exhausted from being a mom. Tyrell tells her she has done nothing for him, even though she has paid for all his football gear, cleats, travel teams, and more.
I remember when my own son was 15 and got into trouble with the law. I felt that same knot in my stomach every night. You pay for every practice, and every pair of socks, and then one wrong choice turns everything upside down. It is draining.
The comments came flooding in quickly. Some parents responded with genuine empathy. One woman said her son currently has a case in the same Fulton County juvenile court and encouraged Trell to keep praying and give her son space to understand his choices. Another dad wrote to stay strong, saying this is a lesson he needs, even if it hurts right now.
Many others offered prayers and support. Simple messages like “I’m here for you” or “I’m praying for Tyrell and your girls, too” came through. A few reminded Trell that her daughters still need their mom at home, no matter what.
Not everyone was supportive, though. A few accounts blamed her for everything and openly criticized her parenting, which led to arguments and made the whole thread even messier.
Some people have already offered real help. Neighbors said they could bring dinner. Others offered to watch the younger kids so she could make it to court dates. That kind of community support helped us years ago, and it meant a lot.
Juvenile cases remain private, so no one knows the exact charges yet. If you need formal details, you have to call the Fulton County juvenile court yourself.
In the end, this is every parent’s nightmare unfolding on social media. One moment you are cheering at Friday night games, and the next you are crying in the parking lot of the detention center. It is raw and honest. You may also be interested in: Florida Gators Hire Buster Faulkner as Offensive Coordinator
