16 and PregnantalumFarrah Abrahamwants young mothers everywhere to know that there’s no reason to feel ashamed. The formerTeen Momstar, who first appeared and garnered attention on MTV’s16 and Pregnant, recently shared some advice she would give her teenage self.
In an interview with PEOPLE published on August 11, 2025, Abraham – who is now 33 years old and became a mother at 17 when she welcomed daughterSophia Abrahamin 2009 – emphasized that“it’s okay to be a young mom,”noting that she has often encountered judgment from those who believe parenting at a younger age is a mistake. Despite facing criticism,Abraham stands by her statement that it can be “better than being an older parent.”Abraham went on to mention how grateful she is to have cultivated such a close bond with her daughter over the years, and shared how she keeps getting negativity to this day in the following words:
“That girl, all she needs to know is it’s okay to be a young mom. It’s actually better than being an older parent. Sorry, older parents. I keep getting that shame, blame, reject stuff, and I don’t need to. I love my child. There’s nothing to regret and … I love being a young parent still. I love being kind of like an empty nester right now.”
Farrah Abraham Lost Her Partner in a 2008 Car Accident
Farrah Abraham’sjourney into motherhoodwas forever shaped by a tragic event in 2008: the loss of her partner,Derek Underwood, in a car accident. She was a teenager back then and pregnant with their daughter, Sophia, at the time of her partner’s demise.
Now, roughly 17 years later, Abraham is just thankful for all that she’s been through. In fact, on August 13, 2025, it was her daughter Sophia’s 16th birthday. She is now a teenager herself, and as per a post the16 and Pregnantalum made on her Instagram on the same day, it appears thatthe mother-daughter duo has been traveling and are currently in Germany. In the same interview, Abraham went on to share that although she ended up doing “crazy stuff” back when she was a teenager, she’s now “beyond proud” of her daughter who “doesn’t rush her relationships.”
As for what Abraham herself has been up to – she first appeared onMTV’s16 and Pregnantbefore joining the originalTeen Momseries (later referred to asTeen Mom OG). She also briefly appeared inTeen Mom: Family Reunion. Most recently, Abraham made her comedy debut with a stand-up show titledDiary of a Teen Momin New York City, where she showcased a lighter side of her life story and shared personal anecdotes with her audience.
The latest chapter in theTeen Momsaga isTeen Mom: The Next Chapter. All the shows from the16 and Pregnantfranchise are available to stream on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter
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