‘Teen Mom’ Co-Stars Worry For Amber Portwood’s Mental Health After Daughter’s Revelation

   

The drama surrounding Amber Portwood continues to escalate, sparking fresh concerns among her Teen Mom co-stars about her mental health.

Amber Portwood 

Recently, we reported that Amber’s daughter, Leah, expressed a heartfelt desire to be adopted by her fathe Gary Shirley’s wife, Kristina. This revelation has ignited a firestorm of concern, particularly as sources reveal that Amber is reportedly upset about Leah’s request and has indicated she will not allow the adoption.

While Amber has not publicly addressed Leah’s wish or explicitly stated her position on the matter, it is clear from insider sources that the situation has deeply affected her. This latest twist in Amber’s turbulent life has intensified worries among her friends and co-stars, who fear for her emotional well-being amid this personal and public turmoil.

Why Amber’s Co-Stars Worry For Her

In a sneak peek for the upcoming episode airing Thursday, July 25, Catelynn Lowell and Maci Bookout find themselves caught up in the unfolding drama surrounding Amber Portwood.

According to the clip, Catelynn’s husband, Tyler Baltierra, revealed to her that Gary had disclosed the news of the adoption. This revelation has left both Catelynn and Maci apprehensive about Amber's reaction, as they are uncertain about how she will process this development.

They are also torn about whether they should inform Amber themselves, given their long-standing friendship with her. Maci, in particular, can empathize with Gary's situation, recalling her own struggles with her first partner, Ryan Edwards.

Gary, however, had chosen not to inform Amber about the adoption immediately. Instead, he decided to let Leah have more time to contemplate the decision before breaking the news to her mother. This decision was significant, and Gary wanted Leah to fully consider her feelings before approaching Amber. This raises the question: should Catelynn Lowell and Maci Bookout intervene and inform Amber, or should they let Gary and Leah handle the situation on their own?

 

Why The ‘Teen Mom’ Preview Made Fans Angry

Fans have expressed their strong opinions following the clip's release. One viewer criticized Maci and Catelynn’s approach, stating, “Maci and Catelynn aren’t true friends to Amber because if they were, they’d be telling her to get her sh*t together!”

Another fan argued that it’s unfair for Maci and Catelynn to focus solely on how the situation affects Amber without considering Leah’s feelings. “It’s ridiculous that Maci and Catelynn are only focusing on how this affects Amber, but they haven’t considered Leah’s feelings. Gary is entitled to share his life updates with his friends just as the moms do,” the viewer remarked.

Lastly, a commenter emphasized that Leah’s needs should be the top priority, asserting, “The priority should be Leah. She’s the one who matters most. Gary has every right to talk to his friends about his life.”

Amber’s relationship with her daughter Leah has been notably strained over the years. The reality star’s frequent legal troubles, including a stint in jail, and her struggle with maintaining primary custody have contributed to a complicated dynamic between them.

As the drama unfolds, fans are left on edge, wondering how Amber will react to the news of Leah’s adoption request and how it will impact her already strained relationship with her daughter. The emotional stakes are high, and with Catelynn and Maci caught in the middle, it’s clear that this situation is far from resolved.

To find out how everything plays out and what steps Amber, Leah, and the rest of the Teen Mom cast will take next, viewers will need to tune in to Teen Mom: The Next Chapter on MTV this Thursday. Don’t miss it!