Overview

• Leah Shirley, 16, has started therapy to confront abandonment issues stemming from her strained relationship with her mother, Amber Portwood.
• Leah expressed her desire to forgive her mother and move forward, with the guidance of a therapist to help her process these emotions.
• Gary Shirley, Leah's father, has shown full support for her therapy journey, emphasizing the importance of a safe and private space for her healing.
• Leah revealed fears of being abandoned by her stepmother, Kristina Shirley, as a result of her experiences with her mother’s absence.
• Amber Portwood has acknowledged her struggles with mental health and her distant relationship with Leah, while expressing hopes for future reconciliation.