Amber Portwoodhas long been one of the most controversial figures to come out of MTVsTeen Momfranchise.
After a domestic violence incident,Andrew was awarded custody of Jamesand relocated to California.
“Amber will not allow anyone to adopt her daughter on her watch.”
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Carly will one day make her own decision, and it could devestate her birth parents.
Leah has been vocal about her frustrationswith Amber on the show.
And what she wants, it seems, is Kristina.
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Take Leahs 15th birthday, for example.
I know what Leah needs.
She needs her mom,Kristina said in a conversation with Garyfilmed for the show.
She wants to have a mom thats there, that you could depend on.
Somebody that doesnt always make it about herself.
Formalizing the adoption could also provide Leah with a sense of security and belonging.
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She already views Kristina as her primary maternal figure, and the adoption would solidify that relationship legally.
For Amber, this decision could serve as a step in the right direction toward healing their strained relationship.
At the end of the day, the most important thing Amber can do is put Leah first.
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And right now, what Leah wants seems to be crystal clear: she wants Kristina to adopt her.
Teen Mom: The Next Chaptercan be streamed on Paramount Plus.
