Motivational internet personality Wizard Liz is at the center of a growing controversy following an emotional livestream in which she revealed she left the United States without her son.
The influencer, whose real name is Lize Dzjabrailova, was visibly upset when she confirmed her separation from her son, alleging that her ex-partner, Landon Nickerson, had obtained a restraining order that prevented her from taking her son with her when she left the country.
She also claimed that Lanson suggested she get married for immigration reasons shortly before her departure, which deeply concerned her.
During the live broadcast, he said, “I really don’t know what my next step will be.”
Liz took to TikTok on May 12, 2026, stating that she had decided to move to Asia permanently, with Japan being her most likely destination. However, it is still unclear whether his decision was voluntary or an inevitable result of the visa problems he mentioned.
As a motivational figure, Liz has been the subject of criticism from her followers who claim that she is leaving her son behind. Responding to critics, she advised women not to make the same mistake their mothers made, but to “let their children go if a man is fighting for custody.”
Her son’s custody situation remains legally unresolved, as there are no independent confirmed court filings related to the alleged restraining order. Additionally, neither Liz nor Landon have released any detailed official statements addressing the legal aspects of the custody dispute.
