On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a single mom, who went viral sobbing while baking her own birthday cake.
Elizabeth Teckenbrock, a 29-year-old single mom, went viral for sharing a heartfelt TikTok video. The video depicted her sobbing while baking her own birthday cake so her children could sing “Happy Birthday” to her.
On social media, a user, who goes by @morethanelizabeth shared a video on X defends herself after viral birthday cake video sparks drama.
In the viral TikTok, Teckenbrock expressed the emotional struggle of single motherhood.
“Being a single mom is making your own birthday cake on your birthday so that your babies can feel happy they are singing to you,” she said.
The video resonated with many viewers, quickly gaining millions of views and praise for her resilience.
The ex-husband accused the single mom of neglecting her role as a mother
However, the video also sparked a response from her ex-husband, Andrew Cormier. Cormier, 37, claimed that he has full custody of their children and that Teckenbrock rarely sees them.
“She barely has her kids. She goes out all the time,” Cormier said, adding that Teckenbrock’s followers were misled about her role as a mother.
Additionally, h also stated that she rarely sees the couple’s children due to her frequent partying.
“Right now I have full custody of our kids. This is our parent agreement. As you can see, I have all weekdays and weekends, time sharing with the kids on holiday academic breaks,” Mr Cormier said.
A heated exchange of words
The situation became more heated when Teckenbrock accused Cormier of blocking her from seeing their children on her birthday.
“He said, ‘No, you made the decision to go to dinner, you will not see them on your birthday,’” she explained.
Teckenbrock, in her defense, declared that she is a good mother who loves her children.
“I know I’m a good mother, that I love my children,” she said in a follow-up video.
Confronting past mistakes and defending her character
In the footage, Teckenbrock also addressed past mistakes, including an arrest for fraud, which she confirmed through the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
She explained that her arrest occurred during a difficult period following her divorce. “I went through some pretty bad mental things,” she said.
“I will proudly say, without a doubt, I know who I amthat I’m a good mother, that I love my children,” Ms. Teckenbrock said in a follow-up video.
Despite the struggles, Teckenbrock emphasized that she has never used her social media to talk negatively about her ex-husband.
“My whole page has never been discussing him whatsoever. I never cared to, I never wanted to bring him down no matter the amount of pain I was feeling, but I also got to the point this past week where I did not have a choice to defend myself.” She add
In an emotional interview, Teckenbrock revealed that it was her first birthday spent away from family. She expressed the sadness she felt during the occasion.
“I was so upset at the time. Truth be told, I don’t love cake. It was all for them,” she shared.
Social media reaction
Teckenbrock’s viral video gained attention among viewers, while the drama with her ex-husband have sparked a complex conversation about motherhood.
“While many criticized Teckenbrock for neglecting her role as a mother, others defended her.
One person said: I love baking and decorating my own birthday cake. What an odd thing to be sad about…. And then video for the world to see.
A second wrote: I have no idea what their custody arrangement is or whether or not she’s a good mom, but it is weird to video yourself crying.
While a third commented: I feel sorry for the kids, from what I am reading they are both toxic.
Another added: It’s good she was crying into that cake, it was too dry before the tears started..