One of the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, Dorinda Medley revealed she struggles with anxiety since her late-husband Richard's death. The usually strong Dorinda had a minor meltdown on last night’s episode which helped show her vulnerable side.
The “make it nice” housewife may have gotten off to the wrong start with the new girl in town, Leah McSweeney, but that did not stop her from having a good time on the newest episode. For the most part, Medley tried to not offend any of the women but failed when it came to Leah. But most of the Big Apple housewives have noticed something has been off in their dear friend. Many fans were aware that Medley lost her late husband, Richard, as they have watched her mourn him during past seasons. She often shared about the times she spent with him and the places they traveled, letting fans feel as if they had met Richard themselves.
Fans watched as Medley opened up to her close friend Sonja Morgan about the pressure she has been holding on her shoulders. In a confessional, Medley explained that Blue Stone Manor - which her late-husband had left to her - had flooded and caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage and the contractor had called to let her know she went over budget by $15,000. The social lite explained that there were many moving parts and while she was trying to succeed in achieving it all she felt she was falling short.
The mother of one teared up when speaking to Morgan who empathized with her friend. Medley explained while surrounded by the beautiful Hampton’s scenery that she was not feeling herself lately as she felt every call overwhelmed her. Morgan agreed that she had a lot on her plate. Medley then broke down saying she missed Richard saying she wished she had someone who could step in and make a hard situation less difficult for her. Medley shocked viewers by saying there was nothing carefree about her character anymore and she had been suffering from anxiety.
Fans of the Bravo show also watched as Medley openly admitted she knew she was being mean and did not know how to control her anger. Audiences have watched for seasons regarding Medley’s outbursts that seemed to be fueled by alcohol. Clips from the upcoming episode have shown Ramona Singer trying to confront Medley about her issues but fans will have to continue watching to see what her exact issues are.
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Thursday at 8pm EST on Bravo.