Reality TV icons Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson share their experiences battling through difficult times, highlighting the importance of having supportive friends and family to lean on.
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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards has revealed that the unwavering support of her family and friends has served as her anchor during a tumultuous year. Richards shared her experiences with Fox News Digital, emphasizing the invaluable role they played in her journey through adversity.
Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson: Overcoming life's struggles with support from loved ones
Richards acknowledges the challenges she has faced, stating that being surrounded by her loved ones has provided her with the strength to persevere. "Having my friends and family close to me has been essential," she says. "They've been there for me through thick and thin, and I don't know what I would do without them."
Richards credits her support system for helping her maintain a positive outlook despite the difficulties she has encountered. "They've helped me to stay strong and to keep moving forward," she says. "I know that I can always count on them, and that means the world to me."
Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson: Overcoming life's struggles with support from loved ones
Former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Vicki Gunvalson recently opened up about a life-threatening medical crisis she faced and the unwavering support she received from her boyfriend, Michael Smith. Gunvalson shared her story on the "My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast," detailing the harrowing experience that could have ended her life.
Gunvalson recounts that she began speaking and writing gibberish during a meeting with a client, who happened to be a retired ER doctor. The doctor quickly recognized the signs of a possible stroke and alerted her employee, Michael Smith's daughter, who rushed to her aid.
Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson: Overcoming life's struggles with support from loved ones
Gunvalson was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a massive infection that had progressed to sepsis and pneumonia. The infection had severely affected her brain, resulting in memory loss and delayed responses.
Michael Smith became her constant companion during her hospital stay, providing unwavering support and care. "It was scary for a while," Smith says. "But she's doing better, she will be fine. She's coming out of it."
Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson: Overcoming life's struggles with support from loved ones
Gunvalson emphasizes the importance of having a support system during challenging times, stating, "There was a litany of things that could have happened or gone wrong, and it didn't, so thank you, Jesus."
She adds, "I cry a lot, and Michael keeps saying, '[Why do you keep crying]?' I don't have an answer. But I mean, rewind a week ago, we were in Barcelona walking 16 [to] 20,000 steps, and we were having the time of our life, and three days later, [I'm in the hospital]."
The experiences of Kyle Richards and Vicki Gunvalson highlight the profound impact that supportive loved ones can have in helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Their resilience and determination serve as a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of having a network of people to rely on during difficult times.
