On the Dec. 19 episode of 1000-lb Sisters, Amy confided in Tammy and other sister Amanda Halterman—who was previously married to Michael's brother Jason Halterman, about her personal struggles.

"I'm just like exhausted all the time and I'm hurting 24/7," she admitted, "because I'm trying to take care of two boys and take care of the house, take care of Mom. It's just a lot."

Amanda expressed her concern for her sister, noting Amy is "so depressed that she has no energy to get up and clean and do dishes."

She continued, "She has no energy. The only energy she has is strictly for her kids—to wash them, to bathe them, to clean them, to feed them. It's time to get help."

In fact, the situation prompted Amanda to confront Michael, urging him to "start doing better about supporting" Amy.

"When she's upset like this," she told him, "you're gonna have to take the kids away and give her a minute."

1000-Lb. Sisters airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on TLC.