“Josh Efird’s Emotional Goodbye” — Heartbreaking Note To Pumpkin Revealed After Move-Out

Josh Efird’s marriage to Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon has ended in heartbreak and unanswered questions.
After months of tension, the Mama June star finally accepted there was no way back.
What started as hesitation to sign divorce papers ended with a crushing revelation about his ex-wife.
And before leaving their home, Josh put his pain into a note that fans won’t soon forget.

A Marriage That Couldn’t Be Saved

Josh had been holding onto the hope that he and Pumpkin might find their way back together — especially after surviving a serious accident. Friends say he believed that life-changing moment might spark a reconciliation. Instead, he was met with devastating news: Pumpkin had already moved on. The reality was more painful than he expected, and it came from someone he trusted.

The Cousin Connection Shock

It was Pumpkin’s sister Jessica who told Josh the truth — Lauryn was dating his own cousin, Darrin Kitchens. The revelation hit him hard, shattering any lingering hope of saving their marriage. For Josh, it wasn’t just the betrayal, but the feeling that the past years of love and family were suddenly tainted. In private, he admitted that the thought of them together was “like salt in an open wound.”

The Emotional Goodbye

With no reason to stay, Josh sent his children to his mother’s house and began packing his belongings. Before walking out the door for the last time, he left a handwritten note for Pumpkin. The words were raw and unfiltered: “I can’t believe you’ve been lying to me. All the years wasted just for you to go see someone else.” For fans of Mama June, it’s a moment that shows just how deep the hurt runs — and sets the stage for what could be the most emotional season yet.