Amber Portwood Says She Was “In Bed For Four Months” Because of This
Amber’s heartbreak
Amber Portwood’s heartbreak over her daughter Leah’s wish to have her stepmom, Kristina Shirley, adopt her has been a central theme in the latest episode of “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.” Amber revealed that the emotional turmoil hit her hard, leaving her bed-ridden for months. In the episode, we see Amber, who struggles with her mental health, sharing her feelings with the cameras.
She notes that she was already in a dark place following her breakup with Gary Wayt in North Carolina, which had left her feeling abandoned and defeated. The news of Leah wanting to be adopted just intensified her feelings of despair.
“I thought I was already dark and deep and in a hole from what happened to me,” Amber confided. “But when I found out about my daughter saying she wanted to be adopted, it took over everything.” It’s evident that this situation has deeply affected her, raising questions about her relationship with Leah and her ability to cope with personal challenges.
