Say what you will about Tyler Baltierra, the guy has no filter when it comes to his emotions.
Tyler’s fiery social media rants have become the stuff of legend among Teen Mom OG fans.
And while the reality star is sometimes criticized for taking himself a bit too seriously, he’s being praised this week for taking on the haters who trash-talked his wife’s appearance.
But is Tyler bravely taking on the internet’s worst bullies — or simply feeding the trolls?
Take a look and decide for yourself:
The Baltierras
(Getty) Tyler and Cate have had lots of ups and downs over the course of the past year, but these days, it seems their relationship is stronger than ever.
Cate on the Gram
Tyler recently posted this photo of his wife on Instagram. He was not pleased with the response from fans.
Emotional Response
(Image Credit: MTV) “After yesterday’s post, I can’t help but get emotional when writing this,” Tyler wrote in response to the comments.
Heartbroken
(Getty) “The unnecessary mean & disturbing comments made about my beautiful wife, really just breaks my heart to be honest, he continued.
Torn to Pieces
“It doesn’t make me angry…it literally just rips my heart to pieces,” Tyler added.
Selfless Sacrifice?
Tyler went on to argue that Cate doesn’t deserve any negativity from fans considering how openly she’s shared her struggles over the years.
That’s What the Money Is For
(MTV) (Normally, we would point out that Catelynn is very well compensated for all that sharing, but we’ll hold off.)
Laying It on Thick
(MTV) “After 11 years of this brave woman vulnerably showing her struggles & the most painful moments she will EVER experience in life, for the world to see, she does NOT DESERVE such cruelty!” Baltierra wrote.
A Dark Time
“Do you not understand that a year ago, she was going to END HER LIFE!?” Tyler went on.
A Painful Decision
Tyler went on to praise Catelynn for her decision to give the couple’s first child up for adoption.
Ending the Cycle
(MTV) “Do you not understand that she grew up in a cycle of dysfunctional abuse, but yet STILL found the STRENGTH to fight the most primitive instinct a woman could ever feel & hand her FIRST BORN CHILD to another woman just to END that cycle!?” he wrote.
High Praise
“All I know is what I understand about her…that she is the most courageous, loving, & beautiful human being I have ever met,” he added.
No Hate Zone
“And if you can’t see those things, then please just scroll on, there is NO NEED FOR HATE!” he wrote.
Pay Attention
“So PLEASE, everyone pay attention…we just HAVE to be better at loving each other as co-existing human beings,” Baltierra went on.
Where’s the Love?
(MTV) “We HAVE to be better at lifting each other up & showing people the love that everyone deserves to feel,” he went on.
Kind Words
“What I see here is a gorgeous woman, both inside & out, who I am lucky enough to call my wife!” Tyler concluded.
From the Heart
Some fans mocked Tyler’s emotional reaction, but most applauded the Teen Mom OG star for sticking up for his wife in such bold fashion.
Consistent Messaging
For years, Tyler has been an outspoken anti-bullying advocate for much of his time in the spotlight.
Close to Home
So it should come as no surprise that Tyler is willing to deliver such a strong message when the victim is his own wife.
Through the Darkness
Catelynn’s struggles with self-harm and depression have been heavily featured on TMOG over the years, and she likely remains more vulnerable to criticism than most public figures.
Fighting On Her Side
Fortunately, she has a vehement defender fighting for her and warding off the trolls.