{"id":1480,"date":"2023-03-14T21:19:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T21:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2023-03-14T21:19:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T21:19:31","slug":"donnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/2023\/03\/14\/donnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Donnie Wahlberg considers himself \u2018blessed\u2019 to have raised his autistic stepson as his own. Boy follows in his steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jenny McCarthy started out as a model, but now she is an actor and one of the most well-known people on TV. She met her first husband, John Asher, on the set of the 1999 film \u201cDiamonds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Things went swiftly for the two; they married the same year and welcomed their first son, Evan, shortly after going down the aisle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3272\" src=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/333938563_595294135976169_3901129859417518251_n.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/333938563_595294135976169_3901129859417518251_n.png 683w, https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/333938563_595294135976169_3901129859417518251_n-200x300.png 200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>McCarthy filed for divorce in 2005, alleging irreconcilable differences, but she also detailed the events that led to her divorce in her book, \u201cLouder than Words: A Mother\u2019s Journey in Healing Autism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his diagnosis, physicians assumed McCarthy\u2019s kid had epilepsy, which his mother also believed until another doctor proved Evan had autism.<\/p>\n<p>The actress admitted she couldn\u2019t believe what the doctor said, but she knew it was genuine. Even though it was heartbreaking, she was determined to do everything it took to heal her baby.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy completed her research and discovered that autism was curable, which gave her the confidence she needed to get Evan the assistance he needed. She also stated that she had no idea about her son\u2019s health because he was still the sweet child who loved to give her hugs and kisses.<\/p>\n<p>To detoxify her son\u2019s body, she placed him on a wheat-free, dairy-free, and artificially addictive-free diet. McCarthy stated that hope, faith, and rehabilitation were the motivating reasons that kept her going on this difficult road.<\/p>\n<p>While dealing with Evan\u2019s disease, she was also struggling with her failing marriage, but when the time came for them to divorce, the former couple decided that Asher would move out while McCarthy continued to pay for her son\u2019s medical expenses on her own.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3273\" src=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/q-9.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/q-9.png 768w, https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/q-9-300x191.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"488\" \/><\/p>\n<p>McCarthy stated at the time that she didn\u2019t care whether she ever married or found love again since she was focused on Evan\u2019s rehabilitation. \u201cThe only fantasies I had were of Evan being able to say, \u2018I love you, mother,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The reality star recalled Asher packing his belongings and telling their son that he would be living in another place. Evan, she stated, was unhappy and simply gazed at his father.<\/p>\n<p>Donnie Wahlberg, a multi-talented musician and founding member of the legendary band New Kids on the Block, met McCarthy in 2012 and fell in love with her right away. Nevertheless, when they met again on \u201cThe Jenny McCarthy Show\u201d a year later, the singer asked her out.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy was also instantly captivated, and the two married in 2014. On their seventh wedding anniversary in 2021, the couple chose to reaffirm their vows.<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg, who has two boys from his marriage to Kimberly Fey, Xavier Alexandra and Elijah Hendrix, which ended in 2010, was enthused about McCarthy as a mother and stepmother. He was delighted to have met a life partner with whom he could develop family traditions and yet show his children what love looks like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3274\" src=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qq-4.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qq-4.png 657w, https:\/\/globalreport20.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qq-4-192x300.png 192w\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the pair struggled as single parents, Wahlberg is overjoyed for his children to see him grow from his previous relationships and become the greatest husband and father he can be. Now, the father of three will pass on his knowledge to his children, which he considers a blessing.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy confirmed her engagement to Wahlberg on the show \u201cThe View.\u201d The actress couldn\u2019t contain her enthusiasm and wanted everyone to know how Wahlberg proposed.<\/p>\n<p>Evan was included in the rapper\u2019s proposition. McCarthy stated that she and her husband were sitting together, appreciating how happy they were, when Evan approached her.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cl_k98HODTA\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalreport20.com&amp;rp=%2F2023%2F03%2F14%2Fdonnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iDSB1qg38RThRySm5GZLhtbu_7vaa9cy5tFTQvalgvosIc43cVdL1EWk#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A817.2000002861023%2C%22ls%22%3A524.2000002861023%2C%22le%22%3A814.9000000953674%7D\" height=\"736\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then Evan handed her a piece of paper with the words \u201cWill,\u201d walked away, then returned with another with the words \u201cYou,\u201d and McCarthy realized what was going on.<\/p>\n<p>Evan entered the room with the last sheet of paper on which he had written: \u201cmarry.\u201d His mother admitted that he had misspelled it, but she still thought it was cute.<\/p>\n<p>Then Wahlberg walked in wearing a shirt that said \u201cMe?\u201d and proposed with a large yellow sapphire diamond ring. McCarthy was already in tears at this point, but what made her cry was when her child exclaimed, \u201cI\u2019m going to have a new daddy!\u201d after she said yes.<\/p>\n<p>That was one of the couple\u2019s most memorable and significant moments as a blended family, followed by the wedding, in which Evan also played an important role.<\/p>\n<p>On the big day, Wahlberg assisted Evan in getting ready, and the little boy was honored to lead his mother down the aisle. Evan was so pleased with his performance that he informed his mother, \u201cI have the most important duty during the wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy and Evan have become closer since Wahlberg entered their lives. The rapper has taught his stepson many things that the actress was unable to teach.<\/p>\n<p>Evan is now a mature 20-year-old, and while he has his stepfather\u2019s love and support, his father, Asher, has also become more involved in his life. Asher stated that he was not proud of how he handled his son\u2019s illness and that he has vowed to be a better father since then.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmFlpiRNAPU\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalreport20.com&amp;rp=%2F2023%2F03%2F14%2Fdonnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iDSB1qg38RThRySm5GZLhtbu_7vaa9cy5tFTQvalgvosIc43cVdL1EWk#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A819.1000003814697%2C%22ls%22%3A524.2000002861023%2C%22le%22%3A814.9000000953674%7D\" height=\"616\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, McCarthy highlighted one of the finest Christmas presents she received from her spouse, which was related to her child.<\/p>\n<p>The actress, who admitted to feeling burdened by the obligations of raising a special-needs child, stated that Wahlberg\u2019s gesture relieved her of one of many burdens: he shocked her by offering to pay for Evan\u2019s college tuition.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy thanked her husband for being so caring and helpful and for understanding how hard it is to be a single mother. \u201cThank you so much, Donnie. It was quite lovely,\u201d the actress admitted.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy also said on one episode of the reality program \u201cDonnie Loves Jenny\u201d how relieving it was to have her husband perform \u201cmale things\u201d with Evan.<\/p>\n<p>She revealed that she told Evan she doesn\u2019t like to swim or dig holes, so she was relieved when Wahlberg took him biking and participated in all of Evan\u2019s favorite hobbies with him.<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg once tweeted a humorous photo of him and a happy Evan eating supper with a cutout of musician Nelly. He requested that his stepson be a special visitor at the dinner table.<\/p>\n<p>On \u201cThe Rachel Ray Show,\u201d Wahlberg discussed the dynamics of his mixed family. Now that his boys are considerably older\u2014Xavier is 30 and Elijah is 21\u2014they\u2019ve begun dating and seeking counsel from McCarthy. Meanwhile, Evan seeks him out whenever he is subjected to bullying at school, which wonderfully balances everything.<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Ray, the show\u2019s host, couldn\u2019t stop raving about how cute the couple was and pulled out a pillow with their wedding picture printed on it. McCarthy gave it to Wahlberg during their first Christmas together.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B11X234AT3M\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalreport20.com&amp;rp=%2F2023%2F03%2F14%2Fdonnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iDSB1qg38RThRySm5GZLhtbu_7vaa9cy5tFTQvalgvosIc43cVdL1EWk#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A820.3000001907349%2C%22ls%22%3A524.2000002861023%2C%22le%22%3A814.9000000953674%7D\" height=\"888\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg explained the significance of the delicious present. He recalled receiving a large package for Christmas, which he assumed would contain something cooler, such as a television, but he couldn\u2019t figure out what it was based on how light it felt.<\/p>\n<p>As he opened the package, he saw pillows with photos of their children, pets, relatives, and friends. He now has roughly 20 pillows in every room of their home as personal keepsakes of their lovely family.<\/p>\n<p>During his conversation with Ray, he also discussed what has kept his marriage going for over a decade. He underlined that parents sometimes lose sight of themselves and focus on their jobs and children, but he recommended that they prioritize and nurture their marriages above their children.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-3\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CduLzo_tCM2\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalreport20.com&amp;rp=%2F2023%2F03%2F14%2Fdonnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iDSB1qg38RThRySm5GZLhtbu_7vaa9cy5tFTQvalgvosIc43cVdL1EWk#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1478.5%2C%22ls%22%3A524.2000002861023%2C%22le%22%3A814.9000000953674%7D\" height=\"987\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He playfully used the example of driving around the neighborhood to speak and kiss for the sake of spending quality time together. As vital as employment and children are, Wahlberg stressed the need to continue to date each other as a married couple.<\/p>\n<p>On Evan\u2019s 20th birthday, Wahlberg wrote a birthday message and wished him the greatest day ever. Viewers couldn\u2019t believe how mature the youngster had become after seeing him grow up on their reality program.<\/p>\n<p>The father of three enjoys showing his children affection; he tweeted, \u201cI have two wonderful boys.\u201d \u201cBeing gifted with a third child, Evan, is a blessing for which I am grateful. Wahlberg referred to Evan as his \u201cbeam of sunshine\u201d on another of his birthdays.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy was tearful as her son graduated from high school, and Wahlberg couldn\u2019t have been more proud and thrilled for him to go on a new chapter in his life. Naturally, Wahlberg could not fail to thank his wife, tweeting how much he adored McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg has a tremendous music career in addition to being an excellent parent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s after auditioning for music producer Maurice Starr.<\/p>\n<p>Starr liked Wahlberg\u2019s talent, so he quickly made him one of the first members of the band New Kids on the Block.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When my wife cries <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tearsofjoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tearsofjoy<\/a> and pride after dropping Evan on his <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/firstday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#firstday<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/highschool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#highschool<\/a>! So proud of you both! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AnythingIsPossible?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AnythingIsPossible<\/a><br \/>\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NUPrl5nDNt\">pic.twitter.com\/NUPrl5nDNt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonnieWahlberg\/status\/900336051495030784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The road to the group\u2019s popularity was bumpy; their debut record, \u201cBe My Girl,\u201d was not heard outside of Boston.<\/p>\n<p>The second album, \u201cHangin\u2019 Tough,\u201d took some time to gain traction before one hit, \u201cPlease Don\u2019t Go, Girl,\u201d began to garner more radio attention. It went from playing in Boston to nationwide and peaked at number ten on the Billboard charts.<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg left the band in 1995 but returned when they renamed themselves NKOTB in 2008. The reunited group proceeded to have number-one singles and is still popular today.<\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg, who was also in \u201cThe Sixth Sense\u201d and \u201cBlue Bloods,\u201d posted a video of one of his performances on Instagram and thanked NKOTB for being there. He confirmed that they would perform at NRG Stadium on January 12, 2023, for Rodeo Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Evan, Mark Wahlberg\u2019s \u201cbest stepson ever,\u201d is likewise following in his father\u2019s footsteps. He revealed the artwork for Evan\u2019s debut song, \u201cIt Doesn\u2019t Matter,\u201d and said it will be released on February 3, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>For many years, McCarthy has been at the forefront of numerous autism foundations. The sensitivity of so many fathers affected Wahlberg as a result of several celebrities with autistic children recounting their challenging but rewarding experience of parenting their children over the years.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy told a story about how she always asked the dads to stand at every event at one of the parties. She said that at first, almost no dads came to the sessions, but that the number grew by a huge amount every year.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy claimed this to explain why she asked the question while her husband was in the crowd, and she was astonished to see him sit down. Therefore, in front of a big crowd, the actress put Wahlberg in the position and asked him to justify his decision.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-4\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmzrIFpvHqA\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalreport20.com&amp;rp=%2F2023%2F03%2F14%2Fdonnie-wahlberg-considers-himself-blessed-to-have-raised-his-autistic-stepson-as-his-own-boy-follows-in-his-steps%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iDSB1qg38RThRySm5GZLhtbu_7vaa9cy5tFTQvalgvosIc43cVdL1EWk#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1485.1000003814697%2C%22ls%22%3A524.2000002861023%2C%22le%22%3A814.9000000953674%7D\" height=\"852\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Wahlberg explained that he did not intend to shame his wife in any way, but after hearing how much effort other dads put into their children\u2019s well-being, he did not feel worthy to stand among them.<\/p>\n<p>He was, however, surprised by how welcoming everyone was of him as a present stepfather. He was urged to step up as a spokesman and parent of an autistic child in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jenny McCarthy started out as a model, but now she is an actor and one of the most well-known people on TV. She met her first husband, John Asher, on the set of the 1999 film \u201cDiamonds.\u201d Things went swiftly for the two; they married the same year and welcomed their first son, Evan, shortly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1480","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1480"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1480"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1482,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1480\/revisions\/1482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}