My 600-lb Lifeis equal parts life-affirming and devastating, depending on the individual episode and person involved.

Take June McCamey, for example, who was struggling following the loss of her son to gun violence.

Many otherMy 600-lb Lifestarswere simply neglected by their parents, leading to overindulgence in food to fill the gap.

Mercedes Cephas sitting

At the top of the show, Cephas weighed 773 pounds.

She’s committed to her children above all else and frequently posts photos with them.

Mercedes Cephas takes a selfie