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Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Ok, correct me if I am wrong, but I have a 17 year old and I think if she became pregnant I would do what was best for the child. I don't think I would try to 'teach her a lesson' or force her to be what she wasn't capable of being.

I honestly believe I would step in and do what I could for the child and work with her to ensure the child was getting what she needed. If that's a mom with an education and a future, well so be it. I may lose sleep at night walking a baby up and down the hall while she slept because she has school tomorrow, but hell I've done all that before. I wouldn't want to overstep my bounds or become a crutch, though.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
It did seem as if she was taking care of the baby on her own without any help from anyone else. But then again, that could be the editing. I also don't understand why these kids feel they have to hold their babies every second of the day.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I think its easier to sit here and decide what I'd do if my dd got pregnant - - but anyway its all really sad.

Read today that MTV gave the Anderson IN police the raw footage from when Amber attacked/allegedly domestically abused Gary - look for more soon...

she and all these moms need more than money from MTV, and I truly believe its irresponsible of them not to provide more help

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
'Teen Mom' Amber loses custody of baby Leah

'Child Protective Services agreed it was safer for her to stay at Gary's,' Portwood tells Us.



Reader234
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08-13-2000

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
unfortunately Serate in that article she as you quoted too, Amber is saying it was safer for Leah to stay at Gary's because of the paparazzi as opposed to the other problems Amber seems to be showing... blaming photogs for having Leah taken away - well that very well may be the case tho...

sad.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Reader, I was thinking the same thing reading the article. No one ever wants to accept blame for anything and to me, it seems like the perfect step to getting yourself better, especially for your child.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Yeah I deleted my comment. Which was something like if she "agreed" with CPS she didn't lose custody, she chose to allow Leah to live with her dad for awhile for Leah's own good. That's not "losing" custody.

I also don't believe she lost Leah because of the paps. If she lost Leah because of the paps, there are so many more people who would lose their kids because of the paps.

IMO Leah was taken away because at the moment CPS thinks Amber is not fit to parent a child. For Leah's sake, I hope she gets her act together.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
To be be fair (and believe me,it's hard to say anything positive re: Amber)she did say she was on medication and needed to get well so she could be a good mother to Leah.

My guess is to avoid anything on "paper" Amber agreed to have Leah live with Gary since if she didn't, CPS was going to make it happen. It looks better for her that she willingly let Gary have primary custody instead of fighting it and have it officially decided by CPS.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
They've added a disclaimer now, at the top of the article

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Amber Portwood lost custody of her child.

In the new Us Weekly (out now), "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood opens up living without her 2-year-old daughter Leah.

A post Thursday on UsMagazine.com incorrectly stated the child was taken away from her by Child Protective Services.

She and ex-fiance Gary Shirley actually both agreed that the girl is better off living with her father at the moment.

"Child Protective Services agreed it was safer for her to stay at Gary's because of all the photographers outside my house," says Portwood, 20, whose now-infamous physical attack on her ex led to a domestic abuse investigation by police in her Anderson, Ind., hometown.

'Teen Mom' star reportedly has 3 new guys
Portwood — who is currently taking meds to cope with anxiety and depression — tells Us Weekly being away from her girl "is the lowest of the low. Every night she's been saying, 'Where's Mommy?'"

"I feel like everything is spinning out of control, and I'm trying to put the pieces back together," she tells Us Weekly. "I have to get myself better so when I get my baby back, she sees her mom as happy as can be."

This link doesn't sound so great, though..

http://theclicker.todayshow.com/_news/2010/11/10/5437745-teen-mom-amber-reportedly-has-3-new-guys

===I have the US, will see what that says when I get to reading it.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 9:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Thanks Seamonkey for updating. It just didn't make sense that she "lost" custody but CPS "agreed" it was best.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
She may have been advised by an attorney that it would look better if she willingly did this and it does look better. And is better.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 11:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I had a hard time watching last night's 16 and pregnant only because I have an awful aversion to spitting and that girl kept spitting into that Pringles can! I understand she couldn't help it but it was making me gag.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
thanks Mamie for that delightful *aack* image!! I missed it last night - it seems they have an interesting group of teen moms this season - and the baby daddy's arent interesting at all!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I also read that there will be a Teen Mom 2 with girls from other 16 and Pregnant shows. Not sure yet what they will do with the older girls from this Teen Mom.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh probably take the most controversial ones and wring out whatever ratings can be had.. they have been tabloid regulars lately.

I have to say that I can't even remember anyone from the second season and no one so far is that memorable this season in 16 and..

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
This morning, Amber Portwood of Teen Mom was officially charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor for domestic violence and battery. After reviewing the evidence, the police determined that her baby Leah was in the room during Amber's ferocious attack on her baby daddy, Gary Shirley, as seen on the show. Under Indiana law, an incident of domestic abuse is considered a felony if a child is present for the abuse.

A warrant for her arrest will be issued by the end of the day.


Scout
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01-19-2005

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
I'm glad they're pressing charges. Too many kids are watching this show - they need to see that kind of behavior is against the law. Amber's behavior is out-of-control. Her anger is so over-the-top. Not sure if it's mental problems, drugs or what, but that kind of anger is so scary. To do those things on camera - you just can't even imagine what she does when the cameras are off. I hope they get Gary some help, too.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Thanks for that post Mamie, and ITA Scout - but, hopefully MTV will also make that point to the kids that do watch the show, how many times did they show Amber hitting Gary in anger, or justifying hitting him? They (mtv) truly need to be more responsible in picking kids as well as what they do show. Instead it seems that the producers were ecstatic that they captured "real" Reality... and to even suggest that, well she is on medication, or all the other excuses abusers use -

maybe they should do a show on abusive relationships - but that would hardly bring ratings to the viewers they want to keep -

Interestingly Dr Phil did a show today on an abusive domestic violence situation - and it was sad - and the excuses, again, Amber is young, she needs help... not a spotlight on her troubles

imho

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Reader, you know it's all for ratings with these shows. I wish they would be more responsible and offer help or step in. They say they would step in if someone was really in danger, but you have to wonder if they would.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
They do put in promos about domestic violence and teen pregnancy and the good news for Leah is that they DID get it on film or Amber would never have been charged since Gary wasn't willing to press charges.

Latest in the tabs says that she's also been seen drinking and partying underage lately and doesn't really seem all that interested in getting Leah back. Gary is 25 and maybe that is where Leah belongs permanently.

Amber clearly needs help, should she be willing to take it. Also in the next season she will have some scenes where she is dating one guy but partying with his roomates.. not too classy.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, November 19, 2010 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Hopefully, Amber gets the help but I have a feeling as long as they are filming her life, she's thinking she is some kind of TV star and she'll keep partying.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, November 19, 2010 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Yes, unfortunately, I think you are correct, and with Dr Drew Pinsky involved in the Teen Mom franchise, he may be trolling for candidates for Celebrity Rehab :-(

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, November 19, 2010 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I really like Dr. Drew. I think he really does care. I would hope he's not trolling for patients

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Friday, November 19, 2010 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
more Amber video on TMZ -

(couldnt post link - tmz . com - down a bit for the video

en Mom' Amber - Possibly Drunk, Totally Tone Deaf
11/19/2010 10:43 AM PST by TMZ Staff

"Teen Mom" Amber Portwood isn't just an alleged baby daddy beater ... she's also a song murderer -- 'cause last week the 20-year-old butchered a 3OH!3 hit after admitting (on tape) that she was drunk.
TMZ obtained footage of Amber (shot last week) rocking out to the song, "I'm Not Your Boyfriend Baby" -- showing a particular penchant for the lyrics, "These children learn from cigarette burns ... fast cars, fast women and cheap tricks."

During the jam session, a stumbling Amber -- who was charged with domestic violence and battery yesterday -- says to the camera, "I'm drunk" ... then moments later says, "Possibly drunk."

Amber should be more careful around cameras -- after all, officials in Indiana have stated that they launched their domestic violence investigation only AFTER they saw her hit her baby daddy on the MTV reality show.



again, if this doesnt prove she is crying for help??? If not for her new found celebrity status, would she still be here? maybe, possibly...

and I know you cant help someone who doesnt want help.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, November 19, 2010 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I like Dr Drew but I'm not sure his fondness for reality shows, starting back with Big Brother 1, might not be so therapeutic for his clients. And of course I hope we just didn't see the part where he had serious talks with Amber about getting counselling.. I DO think he basically means well, though.