Although Keke Palmer has been making headlines lately because of her podcast and her lately launched movie on Netflix, the daddy of her baby—Darius Jackson has stayed out of the highlight. And now we lastly know why.
As you might recall, the connection between the 2 took a pointy flip again in November 2023 when followers had been shocked to seek out out that Palmer filed for a brief restraining order in opposition to Jackson. She alleged that he “bodily and emotionally” abused her, calling him “unhinged, risky and harmful” to her and their now two-year-old son Leodis.
The restraining order got here after a very public forwards and backwards between the 2, the place their private lives had been placed on show in court docket paperwork and leaked voicemails. Since then issues have been comparatively quiet as the previous couple has been making an attempt to concentrate on coparenting by way of joint custody.
However Jackson has seemingly disappeared altogether from the limelight and we’ve lastly realized the explanation behind it. As revealed in a current Instagram submit, Jackson determined to hitch the army again in November 2024 and had devoted on a regular basis beforehand to get himself collectively for the betterment of his son. The choice couldn’t have come at a greater time as Jackson stated it was “a lot wanted” and served as a type of “redemption.”
“Becoming a member of the Military at my large age of 30 was random however a lot wanted. The extra I pray, the extra God has given me the readability that this has been the most effective determination I’ve made for myself,” he captioned within the submit. “Now, don’t get me improper, I HATE being away from Leodis & I HATE TRADOC! Nevertheless, being older has allowed me to have a lot endurance & knowledge to get me by way of a few of these tough instances.”
He concluded by saying that whereas his story was removed from over, he hopes his journey evokes others to know that they’ll at all times carve their very own path.
In talking on her ex’s determination to serve in an interview with PEOPLE again in December 2024, Palmer stated she was “proud” of him and felt “very comfortable now understanding issues are underneath management.”
Nevertheless, in trying on the feedback part on Jackson’s posts, others gained’t so prepared too settle for his new period.
“I don’t assume God is within the army however congrats in your enlistment,” wrote one person.
“After all, abuser = army,” stated one other.