EXCLUSIVE: 'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood Breaks Down, But Fiance Still Says She's A 'Great Mother'

Posted on Oct 19, 2010 @ 07:20AM

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Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is so overwhelmed by the stress of her situation that she has been crying uncontrollably, RadarOnline.com learned exclusively.

But the MTV reality star has found support from what many people would consider an unlikely source - her fiance Gary Shirley!

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Despite being hit repeatedly by Portwood on national TV, and then enduring her dumping him to date another man, Gary stands by Amber and says she is a "great mother."

A police investigation and probe from a child protective services was launched after MTV aired an episode showing Portwood hitting Shirley.

Those probes are ongoing.

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And despite having to watch Amber date another man on national TV, Shirley has only nice things to say about her, RadarOnline.com learned.

"He really respects her as a mother," a source told RadarOnline.com. Another source says Gary calls Amber "a great mother."

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At the end of September, a police investigation was launched after Portwood was shown hitting and kicking Shirley during an argument. Both the Anderson Police Department and The Department of Child Protective Services in Indiana are looking into the incident.

The stress of the situation is taking its toll on Amber. "She was bawling her eyes out the other day and crying, crying, crying. It's a horrible mess for any parents," a source told RadarOnline.com exclusively.

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Amber is focusing on the couple's daughter Leah. The source adds that Amber often takes Leah to the park across the street from their residence, reads to her at night, and is teaching the little girl how to count.

"She hasn't put a hand on Gary since," the source adds. "Amber is a totally different person [than what is seen on the show]."

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He is a fat idiot! That dumb "mom" can't even put clean sheets on her daughters bed let alone clean clothes on Leah! I was sick watching that creep dress and diaper little Leah. With a "mom" like that it is hard to stand a chance!

by Maybeso
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 7:17pm

The State better step in & remove Leah & force parenting classes & Physiological Evaluations on BOTH of them!
Its disgusting what has been allowed 2 happen so far. How dare u bring a child into this world 2 ruin her life?!

by swhrt45
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 4:11pm

How great of a mom is she when shes screaming, sleeping, beating up on you and living like a complete pig.
Please Gary....take a stand & PROTECT UR CHILD! AMBER needs serious HELP & Leah needs a family that will keep her safe!

by swhrt45
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 4:09pm

The only reason she is crying is becuz she got caught. Gary MAN UP!! U r ridiculously full of very low self esteem. She isnot the best u can get....trust me.

by swhrt45
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 4:08pm

The only saving grace here is that when Amber gets completely out of control, Gary takes Leah out of the situation&away from Amber for her own safety. That is remarkably good judgment. He could have just walked off but he took Leah w/him.

by Smooch1
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 3:50pm

Amber lacks the maturity necessary to be a good mother. Gary is obsessed with Amber. He loses all reasoning ability when it comes to her. This is a toxic relationship that will never work& always be a terrible example for Leah. Very sad indeed.

by Smooch1
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 3:47pm

Gary has extreme low self esteem, that is why he defends this bratty, wannabe woman. When he finally wakes up, she really will have hell to pay then.

by wafflesmom
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 3:10pm

He's passive aggressive & pushes her until she flips out,no she should not hit him, but I've wanted to watching that fat lazy slob.He's a terrible person, she's responsible for Leah because he's broke. She's okay.

by Jinxy
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 2:27pm

How can Gary say she is a good Mom? She cusses like a sailor & is abusive to Gary in front of her child. She is by no means a good Mom or a good person. I hope she goes to jail.

by janvl
Posted Tue, 10/19/2010 - 1:57pm