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By Afouda Bamidele on March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

Farrah Abraham reveals confronting years of pent-up anger in an unconventional way.

The "Teen Mom" alum opened up about undergoing ketamine therapy to cope with the anger she has harbored toward her parents. While her rocky relationship with her mother has been well-documented, her decision to cut ties with her father in 2024 came as a shock.

Farrah Abraham first entered the public eye in 2009 on "16 and Pregnant" before joining the original "Teen Mom" and sharing her journey as a young mother. 

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Farrah Abraham Reveals She Turned To Ketamine Therapy To Process Her Anger 

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Farrah opened up about the emotional toll of growing up in the spotlight because of her parents and the extreme measures she has taken to heal. In her words:

"I had like a full circle event during winter and then I started ketamine because of this. I think it was, I'm actually enraged to think how my parents allowed me to be what they put me around at 16."

Her frustration with her parents, Debra Danielsen and Michael Abraham, has only grown over time. Farrah disclosed that her young stardom left her emotionally scarred and emphasized how ketamine therapy helped her process the emotional weight of her past, she shared:

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"When people were like, 'Oh my God, you're famous and you're a Teen Mom!' It's like yeah, but then there's the real you that needs to get out of a psychedelic parenting simulation and go be a real parent and go really do this."

During her conversation with hosts Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly of SiriusXM's "The Bonfire," Farrah noted that she now understands why her own daughter struggles with their presence. 

"I feel like I've been way too nice. But I was also, like, a different situation. It's like, I was forced to be around toxicity longer than my soul could stand," she said.

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The MTV Star's Rocky Relationship With Her Parents

Farrah's strained relationship with her parents has been a long-standing issue, but it reached a breaking point after she completed trauma therapy. The reality TV star revealed that following an intensive program, she decided to cut ties with both her mother and father.

Farrah has often clashed with her mother, citing Debra's strong religious beliefs as a major factor in their disconnect, The Collider reported. However, her relationship with her father was seemingly more stable, at least for a time. 

Michael had been a key figure in her life, stepping in to help during difficult moments, including her 2022 arrest for allegedly slapping a nightclub security guard in Los Angeles.

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Following the arrest, Michael assisted Farrah and her daughter in relocating to Texas, hoping to provide them with a fresh start.

But despite his support, their relationship deteriorated after Farrah entered a trauma recovery program, where she sought help for the distress she claimed to have endured during the incident.

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The Former Adult Film Star's Mother Called Her 'Disruptor'

Farrah's explosive personality has made her a reality TV staple, but according to her mother, Debra, the drama is not just for the cameras. 

In an interview, Debra claimed that her daughter has a history of "disrupting" situations wherever she goes, pointing to her behavior on "Teen Mom Family Reunion" as proof.

Debra's comments do not seem far-fetched, as Farrah's on-screen antics used to be a source of controversy. The former high school cheerleader first made waves on "16 and Pregnant," where her episode became one of the most dramatic of the series. 

The storyline featured intense fights within her family, particularly over her initial decision to keep her pregnancy a secret. Her fiery personality earned her a spot on "Teen Mom" until her 2017 exit, which left fans stunned.

The Media Personality Takes No Chances In Her Love Life

Farrah did not just cut ties with her parents, she is making sure her love life is just as guarded. The mother-of-one took an unusual step in her relationship, requiring her new boyfriend to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before things got serious.

In 2023, The Blast reported that the 33-year-old  first connected with her current partner back in 2021 through her OnlyFans page. However, their romance did not take off until that year, when they reconnected on a dating app. 

Determined to avoid past mistakes, she took a new approach to love, undergoing three months of training with a dating and relationship coach to break free from unhealthy patterns.

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But Farrah was not willing to leave anything to chance. Concerned about ulterior motives, she made sure her new man agreed to legal confidentiality before their relationship progressed.

Farrah Abraham Teased New Romance With Identity Under Wraps 

Despite keeping her relationship low-key, it did not stop her from sharing glimpses of her happiness with fans. Farrah's video set to Doja Cat's "Agora Hills," received a wave of supportive comments.

"That's right girl, love it… Happy Thanksgiving! Happy for you," one fan cheered. Another wrote, "Good for you," while a third gushed, "I'm happy for you!! It's definitely giving!!! Good vibes, hun."

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one person adding, "Aww so glad ur happy Farrahyou deserve every bit of it and sending Thanksgiving vibes."

With her decision to embrace ketamine therapy, Farrah Abraham is proving she is willing to go to extreme lengths to heal from her past.

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