Ep 5. No Access

In the Teen Mom 2 season 8 episode 5 titled "No Access," we catch up with the lives of four young mothers: Kailyn, Chelsea, Jenelle, and Leah. Each of them faces unique challenges as they deal with the responsibilities of motherhood.

Kailyn struggles with the fact that she may not be able to attend a work trip to Hawaii because of her baby Lux's passport issues. She also tries to navigate a tricky relationship with her ex-husband, Javi, who she feels may be trying to control her life and take away some of her independence. Kailyn confides in her friend, Chris Lopez, about her doubts regarding Javi's intentions.

Meanwhile, Chelsea tries to balance her family life with her new job as a esthetician. With three kids to look after, Chelsea relies on her husband, Cole, for help but wonders if she is putting too much pressure on him. She receives some uplifting support from her father, who assures her that she is doing a good job and reminds her to take some time for herself.

Jenelle deals with the aftermath of her fight with her ex-fiancé, Nathan, in which she believes that he hit her with his car. She seeks legal advice from her lawyer, but also worries about how this incident might affect her custody of her son, Kaiser. Jenelle confides in her mother, Barbara, about her fears and the strain it is putting on her family.

Lastly, Leah tries to balance her work and family life with her daughters, Ali and Aleeah. She struggles with the fact that Ali's muscular dystrophy is progressing, and wonders if she has been doing enough to support her daughter. Leah seeks guidance from her ex-husband, Corey, and also talks to her sister about the importance of cherishing their time with Ali.

As they navigate their various challenges and joys, each mom relies on their support systems to help them through tough times. "No Access" is a thoughtful and poignant look at the realities of motherhood, and the ways in which each of these young women try to make the best of their situations.