Amber Portwood is a reality television personality best known for her role on MTV’s “Teen Mom.” She first gained public attention through her appearances on the reality series “16 and Pregnant,” which chronicles the challenges faced by teenage mothers. Amber’s journey has been marked by both personal struggles and growth. Amber became a single mother at a young age when she had her daughter Leah with her then-boyfriend Gary Shirley.
Her experiences on “Teen Mom” showcased not only the joys of motherhood but also the difficulties, including her battle with substance abuse and mental health issues, which were portrayed candidly on the show.
Over the years, Amber has faced various ups and downs, including legal troubles and challenges in her personal relationships. However, she has also demonstrated resilience and a desire to improve herself. Amber has been open about her struggles, using her platform to raise awareness about mental health and addiction, which has resonated with many of her fans.
Amber quits?
Amber Portwood has been featured on Teen Mom for over 10 years, but she seems to be fed up with the series now.
According to Amber, she wasn’t fired from the show, but she did quit it altogether.
“My mental health is more important to me right now,” Portwood said. “I started to see that all they were pushing, all this crazy stuff, that tore my heart out.”
“If I’m gone, who’s gonna be the villain for them? Who’s gonna play that role? Who are they gonna keep lying about and having their puppets making up stories like that?” she added.