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Amber Portwood Admits to Strained Relationship with Daughter

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Daniel Cobb

Updated on May 19, 2026

Teen Mom OG star Amber Portwood had a pretty intense last year. From her domestic abuse court cases to finding a new man, it’s been a wild ride for everyone involved.

Although it’s pretty hard for most viewers to have too much sympathy for her, MTV has been trying to give Amber the good edit. But now, we’re learning more about Amber’s home life.

She recently called out her ex, Gary Shirley, for trying to cheat on his wife, Kristina. Although Gary denied the rumors, he did admit that his family has had to distance themselves from the mother of his daughter.

Leah, on the other hand, is now 12 years old and starting to ask questions about her mother’s troubled past…

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