Amber Portwood, star of Teen Mom, is facing a new challenge as her daughter, Leah Shirley, has blocked her on Instagram. According to @teenmomfanz, Leah has decided to keep her distance from her mom, which has affected their relationship immensely.
A production source revealed, “Leah’s keeping her distance. That’s her mom, but the way things have played out on the show and in real-time has immensely affected their relationship.”
Tension Between Amber and Leah
During a June episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, tension between Amber and Leah was evident. The episode featured Leah’s birthday dinner, where Amber showed up an hour late and awkwardly introduced her new boyfriend, Gary. Leah, clearly uninterested, tried to be polite but ended up in tears after a heated exchange with her mom.
Amber’s reaction to Leah’s comments about her desire for more children further strained their relationship. Amber’s offensive remarks left Leah asking to leave the table in tears.
Fan Reactions to Leah’s Decision
Fans have applauded Leah for setting healthy boundaries. On Reddit, many users expressed their support for Leah, encouraging her to protect her peace. One user commented, “She’s been wanting distance since she was a young child, and no one would support her in it. She was just told to keep trying cuz ‘tHaTs YoUr MoM.’” Another added, “Girl is 15 and setting better healthy boundaries than I am at 33.”
However, some fans expressed concern about Amber’s potential reaction. One user worried, “How long before Ambo goes on an Instagram live rant about her?” Others echoed the sentiment, fearing that Amber might lash out.
Amber Portwood’s Healing Journey After Breakup
Amber Portwood is trying to move forward after her breakup with ex-fiancé Gary Wyat. A source told Us Weekly, “Amber has been taking the last few weeks to heal and reflect on what happened.” Amber is focusing on finishing up her home and getting her life together, even implementing a sleep schedule to improve her mental health.
The breakup with Wyat has been particularly hard on Amber. The source added, “She thought he was her first real love. He proposed to her and made a lot of promises about their future only to bail.”
Amber’s Pattern of Choosing the Wrong Men
Amber Portwood acknowledges her pattern of choosing the wrong men and is working to break that cycle. She has not communicated with Wyat since the breakup, and he still has belongings at her house that she is eager to get rid of.
Amber’s quest for love has been well-documented on Teen Mom and its spinoffs, including her past relationships with Gary Shirley, Andrew Glennon, and Matt Baier. She shares a 15-year-old daughter, Leah, with Shirley and a 5-year-old son, James, with Glennon.
Working on Relationships
In recent episodes of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Amber emphasized her efforts to make her relationship with Wyat work, including attending couples therapy for the first time. Despite these efforts, the relationship ultimately ended.
