Amber’s Verdict | Teen Mom: The Next Chapter

Leah reacts to the outcome of Amber’s custody case. Gary talks her through it.
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[@shariahhickman3216]

I love how no matter wat Amber has done Gary has always told Leah to love and respect her and never let her talk bad but also told her the truth. He’s doing a great job as a dad

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

Agreed

[@AllHailKingRose]

That’s how it always should be. Mothers and fathers should really learn to separate the personal issues that they have as adults from the issues with the children. It’s unfortunate so many broken families won’t do the same.

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

@@AllHailKingRose agreed

[@tea6306]

Yea I think he had a really bad relationship with his own mom & refuses to let that happen with Leah even though Amber has her issues. I think Gary truly understands that not all ppl have it together & that's ok. He's not one to lord that over them, but will hold them accountable.

[@Becca-dy1yh]

Yes I agree! A real man doesn’t let their children disrespect there mom! he’s doing An amazing job!

[@erikacalhoun9752]

Leah is so mature and smart girl. Literally stole Amber’s whole face. Beautiful blessing she is!

[@fadumafaduma5376]

That's so true

[@kat_8984]

She really does look like Amber. She's grown up into such a beautiful young lady.

[@TheDilovely]

Fr I thought I thought she was Amber at first lol...

[@jesystar]

Really I only see Gary...

[@andreaavictoria]

Ambers face, but her daddys eyebrows! Perfect combination. Lol

[@ML-bl6en]

“He’s gonna be missing his mom,” this baby speaks from experience. 😭

[@tshamarie826]

Right ! It’s sad! People need to stop using children as weapons towards the other parent. It’s time for adults to be adults. I love that Gary never used leah as a pawn. Even when Amber was with other guys and even when she didn’t make the right decisions he still let Leah see and talk to her mother. Because kids LOVE their mom and dad. I’m sure Gary can’t stand Amber half the time. He never put Leah in the middle of it.

[@loveztrue9621]

😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@tiffanycastillo210]

@@tshamarie826 I totally agree with you

[@nataliealvarez1021]

@@tshamarie826 Ehh... Not to defend Amber but not totally true, he was immature in the beginning and kept Leah from her at times for no reason, even when she was bettering herself, getting an education and doing the right thing. He definitely used Leah as a pawn way back when. But he matured, and you can never say that he's not a great father. He even chose a wonderful stepmom for her.

[@justagirlfromphoenix1023]

I know this has nothing to do with Amber's custody case but Gary posted a picture of Leah's grades and baby girl got STRAIGHT A's! God bless him and Kristina!

[@Lady_Yenivere]

God Bless Amber too all three parents must be super proud. ❤🎉

[@shariahhickman3216]

She’s really mature for her age 🥹

[@justagirlfromphoenix1023]

@@Lady_Yenivere yes! Amen but I'm referring to Gary and Kristina for raising her

[@justagirlfromphoenix1023]

@@shariahhickman3216 definitely

[@MamiTT237]

I don’t know why I have such an issue with this comment. Idk.. I think that’s a terrible thing to base someone’s worth based on grades. All my life I was a C plus student until I got to college and got straight A’s but I turned out better than my pupils! I just remember struggling really bad in school but in real life, I excelled! They all still live with their parents! We are well into our 30s and they still rely on their parents. I have been working since I was 9! Very little of that stemmed from public school. Honestly, it was just life! I worked for one of the richest people on the Planet! I just never understood that pressure, when I turned out better than everyone else that performed better than me when I was in school.

[@Tiffmidon]

Leah is amazing. So mature and wise beyond her years. She’s also gorgeous. Gary is a phenomenal dad. Who knew watching 16&P that Gary would turn out to be one of the best dads in the series!

[@rellaink8464]

She literally is the spitting image of both of them at 16. With the mist adorable little face.

[@stephaniemedeiros6218]

I agree!! He’s a great dad

[@rachael4512]

Yeah, never would have guessed it from 16&P, he really was lazy and immature (same with Jo, too) but he and Jo both turned out to be 2 of the best Dads.

[@Toywins]

Right, because I couldn't stand him on 16 and pregnant!

[@ciai7317]

that is also because he has Kristina by his side, a great woman.

[@jen6214]

Everything Gary said was so spot on he said “and communicate with her as much as you want to and as much as you feel as you can” instead of “as much as you can”

[@rlschreier]

Oh but that's what he wanted to say. Gary is very manipulative.

[@FCUK-]

@@rlschreier you don't know what he wanted to say. He's respecting her boundaries while showing respect towards her mom. He's doing a good job from what we see.

[@danyeldoyle9685]

I agree he has tried his best to co parent and has encouraged Leah to have a relationship with Amber.

[@lnicole2504]

Parenting with respect for the child's feelings. I wish all parents did it this way.

[@danyeldoyle9685]

@@lnicole2504 same! My girls had a hell of a time with my ex. Cause he wanted to use them as leverage to hurt me. Thankfully they saw through that once they got older.

[@MrChristy1811]

Gary and Kristina have done such a amazing job raising this little girl. She's so well spoken and so mature for her age.

[@neshapruitt4756]

Great job raising this *young lady !! She’s not a little girl anymore 😢😢😢 we’ve watched her grow up, literally. And seemingly so fast. 😭😭😭

[@anybodycanart]

@@neshapruitt4756 she's a lil girl still..grew up tok fast to help mom and her demons but she's still a kid.

[@rachelmarie437]

Leah is so wise for such a young age

[@tigerspeek7446]

She’s so mature now

[@itsmyopinion8462]

I guarantee it's bc she's been through and seen so much. I remember seeing her 1st born. Crazy.

[@sadcatsam]

Poor girl she’s been exposed to a lot of chaos

[@shilohthebeagle1430]

@@sadcatsam right 😢 she shouldn’t be that mature yet..smh. But she seems like she handles it well. I hope so 💓

[@hannahuselton]

I had a mother like amber it forced me to grow uo and mature a lot faster than I should have

[@PresentingNic]

Leah has shown such maturity amongst this whole situation the last few years. For her to see the work Amber has put in tells us she has actually worked hard. If only the judge just spoke directly to Leah. Nobody has been more honest than her over the past few years. 😢

[@Litandharryginny]

A judge rightfully isn't going to take what leah says he is going to take the facts the mere fact that she missed over half her visits with james is enough to prove she doesn't care about the child nor deserve custody

[@kiyaswrld7514]

@@Litandharryginny facts.

[@missscarlet7902]

@@Litandharryginny they always try making amber out to be a victim 🤣

[@ahem....bullsheet3720]

@@missscarlet7902 yeah because she is Andrews victim and he sit back and watched what triggered her when he worked on the set of family boot camp where they met and got her pregnant on purpose knowing it would throw her mind all out of sorts because she wouldn't be able to take her meds and after the baby she'd have to take a while to get them leveled back out again. He love bombed her then triggered her when she was at her most vulnerable mental state cause he knew he'd get the baby and a income for life.

[@saramarshall2957]

@UCvmaV12eJMrW4gv6lpB2Qiw I actually agree with them. This was definitely a plan on Andrew's part from the start. But with that said Amber still does need to take responsibility for her actions. She can't let people or things bring her to that angry place no matter what. She has to learn some self control. I don't doubt though that Andrew is Shady and always had the worst of intentions with Amber

[@jessicadixon5937]

Gary raised an amazing little lady! So young but so wise and so smart 🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@crystalobaseki]

I think it is Gary and Kristina to be honest.

[@jessicadixon5937]

@@crystalobaseki you are so right

[@ashleyelizabeth6435]

@@jessicadixon5937 the way Leah speaks, sounds just like Kristina...soft spoken and sweet.

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

*Gary and Amber

[@antoinettelovejoy8893]

Gary is such a wonderful dad

[@jordanmachniak3325]

“He’s gonna be missing his mom” the pain in her eyes when she said that. She knows that feeling all too well. She seems to have a really good head on her shoulders I wish nothing but the best for miss Leah😔❤️🙏🏽

[@laurawrenn6413]

All the things that were said in this video, that was the one thing that tugged my heart.... at 1 point, I was amber, my daughter was Leah and James was my son... BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OUR LIVES OUR SO DIFFERENT NOW! GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM!!! ❤

[@jordanmachniak3325]

@@laurawrenn6413 that is a blessing, when you want something so bad you will go to hell and back, especially for our children. We arent perfect but owning it and rewriting the narrative is the best thing you can do as a mother in that situation! God bless you!

[@purple0774]

I see a lot of Kristina in Leah when it comes to her mannerism, soft spoken, smart, and understanding. On the other hand definitely has Amber’s face & facial expressions, especially the way she looks at her dad. Glad to see Leah going towards the right direction..😜

[@kittycatbabyxo_]

me too! she acts like Kristina it’s so cute and pure ❤

[@suras8984]

Yes she def speaks like Kristina.

[@MYB_004]

Absolutely. You can tell Christina had a huge parenting role with Leah.

[@s.b.1113]

I think a lot her grace comes straight from her!

[@hads5279]

I see so much if both Amber and Gary in Leah’s face.

[@meghanwaters5125]

You can say what you want but Gary has grown into a damn good father, and Christina having his back is a huge part of that. The empathy they all hold for Leah’s mom is rare, positive, and special ❤

[@itsveroslife9592]

Their daughter has grown up so fast and into a beautiful, smart young lady 💕

[@preciouspayne723]

Yep

[@ceegee5724]

Leah is so grown up ! And wise beyond her years

[@preciouspayne723]

Yes ❤

[@jazc3112]

I just wanted to say that Gary is an AMAZING father warms my heart to see his interactions with Leah

[@catherinesantiago1311]

Leah is starting to look alot like amber. She's growing up so fast. I hope she keeps growing her relationship with her mom

[@LaDomiiT.O]

Gary really did that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼well raised, prioritized school, discipline, manners, kind hearted 🙏🏼 such a great job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Ateyaaa]

Its like we all raised her.....We been there since she was baby and look at her now!!!! Beautiful and WISE

[@shalondahopper4914]

Omg she's a spitting image of her mom, growing up so beautifully💞

[@carmenj5045]

Oh Leah.. your such a smart girl…Thank goodness for your Dad & family

[@itsbeautifulvibess095]

leah is certainly mature for her age. i also love how gary sits and talks to leah about everything. gary is such a good dad!

[@Shared-Experiences]

The show prompts these conversations for footage but I know what you're saying.

[@trinnytron]

@@Shared-Experiences Yes. Very true.

[@prg4647]

@@Shared-Experiences True. But if they didn't have that deep bond between them this scene wouldn't look so organic

[@malcriadamedina5358]

@@prg4647 exactly! you can prompt all you want but is the relationship is not there it wouldnt look like this

[@nofacenofacetrinity]

It’s truly amazing to see Leah go from being a hurt little girl who felt abandoned to an empathetic teenager who can see her mother for the human she is. God made sure to give her a wonderful father for a reason

[@jaywoods3018]

All I can say is Wow Leah that ending show how much you have matured and how Amber Is lucky to have a daughter like you

[@goodateverything9817]

She looks just like her mom 😍😍😍 and seems like such a sweetheart

[@Bloodredrosie]

“Focus on communicating with your mom as much as you want and feel you can!” THIS!! This is so well said, they don’t force Leah to talk or have a relationship with Amber and they make sure to say if she doesn’t want to talk to her it’s more than okay. so so important and well said

[@angelmushahf]

Omg, Leah is like the perfect combination of both her parents!

[@justagirlfromphoenix1023]

I adore Leah! She's probably my favorite of the kids! I want her puppy though 😍

[@sadcatsam]

Leah’s so grown but it’s also heartbreaking because she grew up so fast and understands adult issues she’s so strong

[@quinlemons367]

I can't believe how much Leah has grown up.. I still remember watching ambers 16 and pregnant episode

[@evitam3379]

Wow Gary and Christina are doing such a fantastic job raising Leah. She is so mature and understanding 🥺

[@aspiringladychef]

I love that Gary has always allowed Leah to mentally form her own opinion about Amber than to influence negative thoughts about her. He’s not a bitter father and I love that for Leah Amber and Kristina

[@videsv6801]

Leah is such beautiful soul

[@crystalsanchez5720]

Leah has a such a BIG HEART💖

[@Amwhoiam207]

Man everytime Gary looks at his daughter it's straight up his first love. Must be so heartbreaking. So proud of Leah she has grown up in bad situations and she is still so sweet. Bless her. 🙏🏼

[@kekebsmith2726]

Glad Leah understands more now that she’s older

[@Brvnda]

Leah’s so brown & mature for her age. It’s crazy. & she’s so pretty!

[@tammyjohnson4414]

So brown? 🤨

[@annemorgenstern6070]

@@tammyjohnson4414 im guessing "grown". It's a typo.

[@victoriamccausland8322]

I’m really proud of Leah. She didn’t look at the relationship between her and Amber but focused on Amber and James and acknowledged the work Amber has put in that we don’t see. I believe Leah is going to be an amazing person when she grows up.

[@nataliealvarez1021]

She's so mature an compassionate, she isn't even jealous that her little brother had the relationship with her mom that she didn't get to have. And she is still worried about her mom and baby brother more than herself, even though she's gotten the shortest end of the stick.

[@jessicamccollumm]

I feel so bad for Leah everyone says she’s so mature and so smart but what she’s been through is trauma. This poor little girl. She’s super lucky to have her dad and step mom but Jesus her mother is terrible

[@bunnyford7691]

I agree..people saying she is wise. My family used to say I was wise beyond my years. I now understand it’s because of the trauma I endured. Leah has been through a lot.

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Thank you, it’s sad that Leah tries so hard to, what? Understand. Amber battle with mental health and whatever else, is going to have an effect on her children no matter what. She sucks as a Mom…….

[@JanInks]

​@Caitlyn A Amber had all the power to not pass it on. There was no need for Leah to go through all that when Amber knows exactly how it feels.

[@JanInks]

@Caitlyn A how does it work then? is it impossible not to pass down trauma?

[@JanInks]

@Caitlyn A why tf do you keep making excuses?

[@selinavalo]

Gary did a wonderful job raising Leah. Since she was a little girl she's always been very mature and handled the situation with her mom with fragility. It's great to see she's grown to be such a graceful young lady. Wishing Amber the best.

[@TijasWorld]

Leah is the perfect mix b.w Gary & Amber. So grown up. I still remember when she was a baby 😩

[@nadiazharkikh5881]

It’s amazing how grown-up Leah is she is becoming young woman.. I am so proud of her Gary is a very good father to her and she’s lucky to have him in her life 😢 I’m so proud of Leah I want you to always know that🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Giving a lot of hugs and kisses to this amazing family

[@tai4short]

Leah is her moms TWIN ❤ she soooo big now

[@LizzieMay12]

Leah is so mature. Gary and Kristina have done a fantastic job raising her and allowing her to set her boundaries with her mother.

[@tatianamckoy3552]

I can’t believe how beautiful and smart and kind Leah is.I remember watching her being born❤she’s a doll and in a few years will be on her way to college 🎉Gary and Christina are amazing parents

[@sowhatt5641]

Omg I cried like a big baby! What a precious daughter to understand that her mom has not had a easy road but working on it. 😢

[@shawnab8484]

Leah is so mature and such an old soul, such a smart little girl❤️

[@stephanieelkins1030]

Gary you have done such an amazing job with Leah she is so smart and grown up I have watched her grow up on TV along with the world since she was a baby she has turned into an amazing little woman ❤️❤️❤️

[@natassha001]

This made me cry, she’s speaking from her personal experience and in such a mature way. So proud of her for the way she expresses herself ❤

[@chelseaclem7264]

Leah is so smart and a sweet girl.

[@angelaburgess9105]

He and his wife did a great job raising her

[@livingforJesus2120]

Really sucks for Leah losing James but it's not forever and her mother is the one that got herself in this mess to begin with so I don't feel sad for Amber. James has one hell of a big sister in Leah. Emily and Leah are great role models for him.

[@sj8233]

it's amazing how much she understands how her mom feels in all this and how this will effect her mom and her brother

[@morgan3368]

Leah looks so much like her mom

[@cassandrab3720]

It's so.sad hearing her say how much she'll miss her brother. The court system is so flawed. If only they thought about the children in all this. Wonder if they considered him having a sibling before making that judgment.

[@aprilbtw]

Wow ! I have not watched this show in a few years and I remember how small Leah was. She ia growing up soooo beautifully!!! Great job parents ❤

[@ninasaudade6649]

omg how Leah looks like Amber when she was a young little girl.. holy hell! talk about twins

[@rebecca-8531]

Leah is such a sweet girl. They have done an amazing job raising here.

[@rebecca-8531]

*her

[@MN-ty2rc]

Leah is so beautiful, smart, and mature. Bravo Gary and Christina. You guys have done an amazing job

[@samonejohnson716]

Leah is so mature and to see her to be so mature brings tears to my eyes.

[@JessTroke]

Wow she is so grown

[@Cindymancini75]

It still blows my mind that Gary turned out to be so grounded, thoughtful,and cool…

[@janecoe9407]

GARY NEEDS TO DROP 80 POUNDS.

[@tea6306]

OMG she's so freaking smart how she's articulating not just her feelings, but those of Amber & James. Like that's crazy. She truly understands the implications of what just happened and how it's going to affect them. Damn. Like you can see this hurts her.

[@Mel-oe3dw]

Leah is so insightful and beautiful, awesome to see these kids grow up after seeing them as babies

[@meeks1201]

Leah 😭😭 What an amazing young lady you are, the way she is able to communicate is wow!

[@RochellBarbara4690]

I haven’t watched this in years 🥺 Leah is a big girl now omg she’s so pretty looks just like momma

[@Helennn63]

Omg! My first time seeing Leah since I watch teen mom many years ago. What a beautiful young lady! And Gary really seems like such a loving father. She’s lucky to have him 🥰

[@hottnspiceyy]

The growth of Gary is amazing. Leah has turned out so beautiful and intelligent 💜

[@AngelicaSolis94]

Leah Is so smart & beautiful ❤

[@thebrutonfamily4231]

Can we just get a show with Leah’s life?! She’s such a precious kid

[@anastasiaeqbali6933]

I love how much Gary supports Amber and consistently praises her to Leah and encourages their relationship. And leah is so mature. She’s such a lady. Gary and Kristina are incredible parents

[@buttcoolwhip]

What a BEAUTIFUL & SMART young lady. Gary you have done such an amazing job @ raising her. She's amazing and so mature❤

[@teadollanganger1513]

Leah is such a beautiful, mature young lady

[@emilypellicano8277]

Gary is a great dad ❤

[@jmoore9897]

Bless you Gary! You are a wonderful Dad! Your Daughter will never forget your beautiful love!

[@faithandflavor]

I feel like Gary has done an outstanding job at teaching Leah how to be compassionate. Wow I’m just in awe of this family.

[@CassitySimmer]

oh wow she looks JUST like amber! i thought it was her for a second

[@joyajohnson2216]

Look at Leahhhhh 🥺🥺🥺

[@malcriadamedina5358]

leah is such a beautiful child whos been so much, shes so wise and smart, and is the biggest blessing of everyone around her. love that child

[@TTvlogs427]

This sweet baby girl has seen so much but has a amazing spirit Gary did a great job

[@tammymcfee9325]

Leah sure has grown up. She sounds so mature.

[@UmmYasmin91]

She really has to be an awful mom to loose custody of both of her children…

[@emilybobick2694]

Depends my sister in law lost both her kids as well i am now have full custody of my 5 yr old niece as well as raising my 1 yr old son

[@nikkole9951]

Leah has turned into such a beautiful smart young lady. Gary and Kristina really have done an excellent job raising her!

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

Gary turned out to be the best dad/mom of all these teen moms combined!! Gary & his wife raised an amazing,caring, kind,respectful & extraordinarily mature young lady with a huge heart like her dad..Gary I can't say enough how amazing you are and what a breath of fresh wholesome air you ,your wife and your beautiful family are!!

[@shannaconrad4213]

Leah is hurting it seems for her mom and her brother. But I agree it's not fair..

[@tonyahenry8166]

Let’s give Gary some credit he raised a lovely daughter 😇❤️

[@ledeelotus9529]

Gary & Kristina are amazing parents and humans. They welcomedAmber with open arms like family. Leah is so beautiful looking just like her Mom. I love watching their story. Bless this family.

[@raincoleman6305]

This young lady is so smart and well spoken. She is just a beautiful soul. Yes I'm so happy that she is trying to make it work with her mother

[@agman22]

Gary & Kristina have done a great job raising Leah however it’s heartbreaking because Amber should see what her violence, selfish ways and drug use has done to her children! Leah had to grow up fast because of Amber’s abandonment and now James won’t have his biological mom in the picture! Everyone makes mistakes but Amber has massive mistakes checklist than the average person and yet this show keeps her on which only continues to enable Amber because she won’t hit rock bottom till she really has no money for drugs or being able to live a lavish life anymore and that’s really when people turn their life around and begin to act right!

[@kandygirl5447]

Is sad amber doesn't see how much ses affecting her kids😭

[@amandaa4744]

Wow Leah is so grown up, and very understanding and smart. The way she talks about her mom and her brother show how she's taken the things that have happened in her past and moved forward to grow into a caring young girl. I hope she stays on that path and does amazing in life

[@daniellamoulton1845]

This is like my relationship with me and my dad when my mom and my relationship was complicated he was always there to listen , dad's are always supportive ❤️

[@Kim-ss5bb]

I have never liked amber don't agree on her decisions, Leah is amazing even though amber was hardly ever a mum to Leah she still reached out to her and told her she loved her ,she is being way more mature about the situation then I would be ,Gary and Kristina have done an amazing job raising her, I admire Gary's attitude even though amber put him through hell he still supports her and wants his daughter to have a relationship with her

[@Michelle-cj2bm]

Leah carries herself like Gary's wife Christina

[@intodaysepisode...]

Leah is an amazing kid! She's a teenager and so understanding!

[@thats.dessss]

It’s just crazy I been watching this show since season 1 like they’re so grown now 😍

[@chevysmith6723]

The empathy she has for her baby brother, knowing what not having his mom around will do to him emotionally 🥺🥺🥺 This is gut wrenching.

[@soniagriffin5921]

❤❤❤