Teen Mom star Amber Portwood might be facing the consequences of her actions. The reality TV star has a strained relationship with her daughter Leah, whom she shares with ex-Gary Shirley. Their troubled relationship became even more apparent during Leah’s birthday dinner when Amber began insulting her, causing Leah to run to the washroom in tears.
The situation escalated when news emerged that 15-year-old Leah expressed her desire for Gary’s wife, Kristina Shirley, to adopt her. Amber seemed unaware of Leah’s feelings, but reports suggest she has now learned them. A source close to Amber is spilling the tea on her thoughts on the adoption matter. So, what does Amber think about it? Let’s find out!
Teen Mom: Amber Portwood Is Reportedly Against Kristina Adopting Her Daughter Leah!
During a Teen Mom guys’ trip, Gary Shirley revealed his daughter Leah wants to be adopted by her stepmom Kristina Shirley. He noted that Amber Portwood and Leah have not seen each other since the tense birthday party situation. Gary mentioned that despite Leah’s attempts to distance herself, Amber should keep trying to reach out to mend their relationship. Now, under Gary and Kristine’s care, Leah has expressed her desire to be adopted by Kristina.
Upon hearing this, Amber’s friends and Teen Mom stars Catelynn Lowell and Maci Bookout debated whether they should inform her. However, according to USWeekly, Amber already knows. A source close to Amber told the publication that she was “devasted” by Leah’s wish for Kristina to adopt her. However, she is adamant about not signing over her parental rights. “Having Kristina adopt Leah would never happen on Amber’s watch,” a source dished.
“She wants to be in Leah’s life. She is not looking to hand off parental responsibility to somebody else.” The source added that Amber has been frequently trying to reach out to Leah via texts, though Leah has not responded. The source spoke in Amber’s favor, saying that her children are her motivation to wake up in the morning.
The insider emphasized that Amber tries to put a tough front, but she is very sensitive. “This has not been an easy time for Amber on top of dealing with her mental health, which she has been very open about,” they added.
Teen Mom: Amber Portwood’s Shocking Texts To Leah Exposed!
Teen Mom star Amber remains largely absent from Leah’s life, leaving her in the care of Leah’s father, Gary Shirley, and his wife, Kristina. After Leah’s tense birthday party, the 15-year-old has maintained a distance from her mother. She has even reportedly blocked her mom on Instagram. Despite their strained relationship, Gary has urged Amber to reach out to Leah. However, shocking texts from Amber about Leah have recently surfaced.
In these messages, Leah blames everyone else for their strained relationship and takes no accountability. Amber insisted that she had never physically abused Leah. Teen Mom fans expressed their anger at Amber. One fan noted that Amber may not have physically abused Leah, but her actions caused mental harm. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for all more updates on Teen Mom.