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Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson is opening up about her relationship with her mom, Mama June Shannon. The reality star, who rose to fame in "Toddlers and Tiaras" and her spinoff "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," sat down exclusively with Access Hollywood's guest correspondent Emily Orozco to candidly discuss fame and when she realized her mom was using drugs. "She started locking her bedroom door and stuff which was very weird, just because she doesn't do that," Alana told Access before talking about the time she walked in on her mom doing drugs. In the candid conversation, Alana also admitted there was time she thought her mom wouldn't make it amid the ongoing drug use. "At her rock bottom she just wasn't communicating with us, and it was just hard because we didn't know if we would get a call that our mom had overdosed," she said before explaining that she never wants to experiment with any substances. Despite all of this, Alana told Access she was able to forgive her mom and said they're in a good place right now. "I Was Honey Boo Boo" premieres May 17 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. 0:00 - The Rise of Honey Boo Boo 2:27 - Understanding Fame and Pressure 4:57 - Realizations of a Difficult Home Life 6:31 - The Shift: Mama June's Drug Use 8:52 - Facing Uncertainty and Fear 10:37 - Finding Forgiveness and Hope 11:23 - Future Aspirations and Staying Strong » SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKGMZZmZXK-RpbKJGXgH3Q?sub_confirmation=1 » Visit Our Website: http://accessonline.com "Access Hollywood" is an entertainment news show featuring Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Scott Evans, and correspondent Zuri Hall. From exclusive celebrity & influencers interviews to breaking news and reality TV drama, we have all the celebrity, pop culture, and entertainment news you need to know right here on YouTube. Get More Access : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accesshollywood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/accesshollywood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accesshollywood/ #AccessHollywood #honeybooboo