Farrah Abraham Reflects on Growth Since “Teen Mom” and Finding Empowerment in Her Career

Farrah Abraham is embracing a new phase of life—one defined by independence, self-healing, and success. In a candid conversation with Kailyn Lowry on her “Barely Famous” podcast, the former “Teen Mom” star shared her reflections on past challenges and how she’s found peace and empowerment beyond reality television.

Farrah, now a public figure known for her multifaceted career and advocacy for mental health, appeared on the podcast alongside her 16-year-old daughter, Sophia. Together, they offered a glimpse into their current lives, including how they manage family dynamics, career shifts, and personal boundaries.

Setting Boundaries and Embracing Healing

Abraham, who gained national attention in 2009 through MTV’s “16 & Pregnant” and later “Teen Mom,” said her departure from the show was not without its struggles. She revealed she was let go “three times” due to her adult entertainment ventures but has since reframed the experience.

“I should never have tolerated the firing and like the mental abuse from that shaming,” Abraham said.

Rather than allowing that chapter to define her, she’s used it as a springboard for growth. “You can’t heal where you get sick,” she said. “Once I got that, I’m pretty much no longer allowed to be brought back because I’m intelligent now. I know, like, I can do my own stuff.”

One of the core messages Farrah emphasized during the podcast was the importance of healing and personal boundaries—especially when it comes to family.

“I don’t really have a communication with them,” she said, referring to her parents. “I break trauma bonds.”

She clarified previous headlines surrounding her use of ketamine as a treatment for trauma, stating, “There is no parental rage. I have bigger things going on than old stuff that I’ve already done therapy on.”

Farrah views this distance as an act of care, not resentment. “When you care about someone so much and you actually love them and you want what’s best for someone, breaking a trauma bond within your family that is so deep is a healing most beneficial thing that you can ever do for anyone in your life.”

She described d her relationship with her family as cordial and supportive, even if communication is now limited to text. “I really have my own boundaries that are healthy,” she added.

Redefining Success and Self-Worth

Farrah also opened up about how she has turned criticism into motivation. From publishing her memoir “My Teenage Dream Ended,” which made The New York Times bestseller list, to stepping into stand-up comedy and streaming, she continues to expand her creative presence.

Despite public misconceptions about her adult entertainment work, Farrah said she is proud of where she’s landed. “I really don’t regret anything,” she told Kailyn. “I think if anything I need to push harder on inclusion and equity for teens who are turning into adulting.”

She shared that she’s earning “millions of dollars a year,” with podcast and OnlyFans appearances.

“When I look back right now, I feel like I’m almost really doing the best at adulting out of my cast straight up, financially, education-wise,” she said. “I am so grateful for never being like, oh I need to go like crawl in a corner and not be in my divine femininity because men are telling me they’re gonna fire me.”

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