‘Teen Mom’ Star Amber Portwood Making Amends With Daughter

Amber Portwood is making progress with her daughter, Leah Shirley.

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The troubled reality TV star rose to fame in the early-mid 2000s on MTV’s “16 & Pregnant.”

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She’s making small steps every day to repair the relationship with her 13-year-old daughter.

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On Tuesday, September 6, the series “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter,” premiered on MTV

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It showed Amber attending her daughter’s 13th birthday.

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“We’re working on our relationship and I’m being patient,” the recovering addict told cameras.

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“Last year, my daughter asked for space and I’m doing my best to be present for her while respecting her boundaries.”

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In the episode, Amber gave her daughter a gift and the two exchanged a hug at the end of the party.

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Amber’s ex, Gary Shirley, has had full custody of Leah since May 2016.

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