Gary Shirley Defends His Decision To Let Leah Visit Amber Portwood In Prison

Teen Mom's Amber Portwood was released from jail back in November 2013 after serving a whopping 17 months of her five-year prison sentence, and we're so happy she's a free woman! Life behind bars was hard for Amber, but she made the most out of the experience, sobered up, and even got her GED. That being said, Amber wasn't able to work on her parenting skills, largely because she hardly ever got to see her daughter, Leah.

This little lady lives with her father, Gary Shirley (who has full custody), and Amber was disappointed that Gary only brought Leah to visit a handful of times. Turns out Leah only saw her mom three times in 17 months, which Amber was less than thrilled about.

So, what does Gary have to say about the situation? Ironically, this dude had to defend himself to fans who thought he shouldn't have even told Leah that Amber was in prison, let alone taken her for visits. "Amber was to be in prison for 5 years so you mean I shouldn't of taken Leah to see her mom at all?" Gary tweeted in disbelief, adding, "If Leah wouldn't of known where her mom was she would of felt abandoned and when I took Leah to visit she knew anyways."

Leah's definitely a bit young to understand the concept of jail, but honesty is the best policy when it comes to parenting. Leah would only grow resentful of both of her parents if she was lied to, and this sweetheart got a chance to see her mommy because Gary chose to be forthcoming!

Plus, Gary says it would have been impossible to lie to Leah — even if he had wanted to.

"Not all but some are just plain idiots!" he tweeted. "If u think it's possible to lie about why mommy isn't around for a year and a half!"

Do you agree with Gary's decision to tell Leah the truth? And are you surprised he only took this gal to see her mom three times in the space of a year and a half? Hit the comments and let us know.

MTV Confirms One-Hour Specials For Farrah Abraham, Catelynn Lowell, and Amber Portwood!

We’ve really enjoyed spending so much time recently with our Teen Mom 2 gals Jenelle Evans, Kailyn Lowry, Leah Messer, and Chelsea Houska thanks to the show’s addictive fifth season. And now MTV has officially confirmed that we’ll get to catch up with Farrah Abraham, Catelynn Lowell, and Amber Portwood when our favorite original flavor Teen Moms all get their own specials! How lucky are we?!

Viewers were already gifted with an OG Teen Mom special for Maci Bookout called Being Maci, which aired back in August 2013. And we’ve long speculated that the other three Teen Mom stars were getting their own specials — Catelynn even announced hers on Twitter just last week. But now we’re officially getting the air dates straight from the MTV execs’ mouths!

Entitled Being Catelynn, Being Amber, and Being Farrah, each of the one-hour documentary specials will “offer a glimpse into all three young ladies’ worlds as they struggle with new responsibilities.”

For Amber, those responsibilities include finding a way to reconnect with her daughter, Leah, after recently being released from jail. Meanwhile, Catelynn is toughing it out after cancelling her engagement to boyfriend Tyler Baltierra (say it isn’t so!). But set those fears to rest: As avid followers of the adorable Michigan couple’s social media accounts, we can assure you that they’re still going strong!

As for Farrah, we sort of know what she’s been up to, thanks to her recent stint on VH1’s Couples Therapy. The 22-year-old’s hour is said to focus on her life now that she’s finally separated herself from her mother. She'll also be “dealing with her controversial choice to make an adult entertainment film.”

Tune to MTV on Sunday, February 23 to see all three specials air back-to-back. Being Farrah airs first at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Being Catelynn at 9 p.m. ET, and finally, Being Amber at 10 p.m. ET.

Will you tune in to see what your old favs are up to? Tell us in the comments below.

Source: MTV

P.S.: I will not be watching Farrah as I don't approve of what she dose. So there for I couldn't cut her out of the picture cause I only cover the following. Catelynn, Amber and Maci them are the only ones I follow for this blog....