Teen Mom’s Amber Portwood Reflects on "Unbearable Pain" After Losing Custody of 4-Year-Old James

Amber Portwood shared she has been "living in a nightmare" after Andrew Glennon was awarded sole legal custody of their 4-year-old son James. Read her message on "unbearable pain."

By Kelly Gilmore Jul 28, 2022 8:20 PMTags
Watch: Teen Mom's Amber Portwood Loses Custody of Son James

Amber Portwood has written a message on her grief after Andrew Glennon was awarded custody of their son James.

"I've been living in a nightmare for so long, trying to prove myself," the Teen Mom star wrote in a July 28 Instagram post. "I wouldn't wish this unbearable pain on any mother or father."

Andrew was awarded sole legal and primary physical custody of 4-year-old James, as well as the right to relocate James to California, per court documents obtained by The Sun. However, Andrew still must "seek and consider" Amber's opinion before making "any major decisions" about James' medical health, education and religion.

Amber has been granted overnight visitation with James, which will take place every month alternating between Indiana and California, per the outlet.

Following the Indiana court's decision, Andrew shared his thoughts on the custody battle's results. "We endured the nightmare," he exclusively told E! News. "Now we get to live the dream."

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On Amber's end, the 32-year-old—who is also mom to 13-year-old daughter Leah with ex Gary Shirley—explained her feelings in a statement, noting that she is "devastated and heartbroken."

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"I've spent years rebuilding bridges and did everything that was required of me, including submitting 21 negative drug tests and undergoing multiple psychological evaluations," the Teen Mom star told E! News on July 27. "If your road has not been perfect, but you've worked hard to become a better, more stable and caring person today, keep moving forward as I will. I'll never stop fighting for my children who I love more than anything."

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