Teen Mom Amber Portwood’s costars break silence after she loses custody of son James, 4, in battle with Andrew Glennon
TEEN Mom Amber Portwood's TV co-stars have broken their silence after she lost custody of her son James, four, in the heartbreaking legal battle with her ex Andrew Glennon.
Amber, 32, released a lengthy statement on about the results of the custody battle.
In the Indiana courtroom, the judge ruled in Andrew's favor, which allowed him to relocate with the young boy to his $5million Malibu estate.
The Teen Mom OG star admitted she was "devastated and heartbroken by this outcome."
The MTV star revealed she had gone through about "21 negative drug tests and multiple psychological evaluations," but was still being "punished for past mistakes."
Amber promised to keep "fighting for my children who I love more than anything."
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In addition to James, Amber shares her 13-year-old daughter Leah with her ex Gary Shirley.
'DON'T GIVE UP'
Amber's castmates flooded the comments section with words of encouragement and heartfelt apologies.
Catelynn Lowell, 30, said: “I love you. I’m so sorry that this is happening and SO undeserved.
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"He needs you in his life, and what they decided is so wrong on so many levels. YOU know your truth and all the hard work you have done."
She concluded: "Don't let ANYONE make you think differently. I’m here for you always and forever.”
Mackenzie McKee, 27, added: "My love to you sweet Amber. Everyone deserves the grace of a second chance.
"Especially when they put in the hard work of changing. And we’ve all seen you put that work in.
"We know you love your kids, and this is completely unfair."
Mackenzie closed with: "Don’t give up. You are a queen, and there are better days ahead. I am rooting for you.”
Maci Bookout, 30, stated: "My love to you, sweet Amber, everyone deserves the grace of a second chance.
"Especially when they put in the hard work of changing, and we've all seen you put that work in.
"We know you love your kids, and this is completely unfair. Don't give up.
She ended her statement: "You are a queen, and there are better days ahead. I am rooting for you."
THE JUDGE'S DECISION
The Sun exclusively reported James had tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at birth and Amber was caught smoking pot on her nanny cam.
In the judgment obtained exclusively by The Sun, the judge awarded Andrew full custody because of Amber's history of substance abuse.
The judge wrote: "While pregnant, Mother had someone with prior gang affiliation bring her marijuana and pain pills to the home."
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The TV personality admitted to "using marijuana prior to, during, and after her pregnancy with the child."
The judge mentioned James "was born with THC in his system. A DCS [Department of Child Safety] investigation was initiated after the birth of the child. A CHINS [Child In Need of Services] case was never opened."
