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When the 16 and Pregnant/Teen Mom franchise made its controversial debut on MTV back in 2009, Farrah Abraham’s story was considered by many to be the saddest and most compelling of all.

Farrah was grappling not only with impending teen motherhood, but also with the loss of her baby’s father.

Derek Underwood was killed in a car accident during Farrah’s pregnancy, and while the couple had parted ways months before his death, she says she was devastated by the loss, regardless.

Obviously, daughter Sophia Abraham never met Underwood, which is one reason that many find Farrah’s decision to frequently — and very publicly — bring the 10-year-old to Derek’s grave so distasteful.

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