‘Teen Mom’: Sophia Abraham Says She’s ‘Fine’ With Going No Contact With Farrah Abraham’s Parents

Farrah Abraham, widely known for her appearances on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, has lived much of her life in the public eye, navigating fame, motherhood, and complicated family dynamics. Her relationship with her daughter, Sophia, has been a central focus of her story, marked by both fierce protectiveness and unconventional parenting choices. Equally complex is Farrah’s often turbulent relationship with her own mother, Debra Danielsen, which has played out on-screen in emotional confrontations and reconciliations. Recently, Farrah and Sophia came together to discuss Sophia going no-contact with Farrah’s side of the family. Here’s what’s going on.

‘Teen Mom’ star Sophia Abraham admitted that she doesn’t speak to Farrah Abraham’s parents

Farrah Abraham’s relationship with her mother, Debra Danielsen, has been a rollercoaster of emotional highs and deeply public lows over the years. From the beginning of 16 and Pregnant and throughout Teen Mom, their bond has been marked by intense arguments and physical altercations. At times, their relationship seemed irreparable, particularly following a highly publicized domestic dispute in 2010. Despite the conflict, there have been moments of reconciliation, during which both women expressed a desire to heal and rebuild. As the years passed, their dynamic continued to evolve.

Farrah’s daughter, Sophia, 16, grew up surrounded by Farrah’s difficult family dynamics. Sophia joined her mother on Kailyn Lowry’s Barely Famous podcast to discuss her evolving relationship with her grandparents on her mother’s side.

“I choose not to contact them,” Sophia admitted, “and I’m fine with that.”

Sophia Abraham maintains a close relationship with her grandfather on her father’s side

Sophia Abraham’s father, Derek Underwood, tragically died in a car accident on Dec. 28, 2008, just two months before Farrah Abraham gave birth to their daughter in February 2009. Their relationship, though short-lived and tumultuous, left a lasting impact on Farrah. In her memoir and public reflections, she described Derek as her “first love, my only true love,” and has frequently honored his memory through heartfelt tributes — visiting his grave annually, marking his birthday, and adding the title “Father” to his headstone years later as a formal recognition of his role in Sophia’s life.

While Sophia doesn’t maintain contact with Farrah’s side of the family, she still speaks to her father’s father. Farrah discussed this while on the Miss Understood podcast in 2024.

“Sophia has decided to not speak to many of her grandparents,” Farrah said. “Not only my [parents], but her dads’[parents]. She does still have a great relationship that she wants to be open with her grandfather on her dad’s side. So, that’s great.”

Farrah Abraham says she has a healthy distance with her parents now

While speaking on the Barely Famous podcast, Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham noted that she once financially supported her family members. Now, they no longer rely on her. Farrah explained how she broke the “trauma bond” that caused chaos between her and her parents, which also led to some healthy distance between them.

“I break trauma bonds,” Farrah explained. “So, if there’s trauma, I’m not really sitting in that anymore. I’m cordial with them. I’m cordial with my parents — they loved my comedy thing. … They just text me. I really don’t take calls with my family anymore. I really have my own boundaries that are healthy. … 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 the most healing, most beneficial thing that you can ever do for anyone in your life.”

Farrah added that her relationship with her family is “not a mess anymore.”

“They have their own identities; they have their own lives,” she continued. “They don’t rely on me to support them in any way. … I am so proud of my half-sister; I am so proud of my cousins; I am so proud of my dad; I am so proud of my mom.”

“It’s not really about hating or disliking people, or anything else,” Farrah said. “It’s really seeing what is healthier and better for everyone. And I’m so grateful that I did that, because now everyone is really doing better, flourishing in their own way.”

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