Kristen Doute Opens Up About Sexual Assault Experience In Her New Book

 

Vanderpump Rules star Kristen Doute recently said that Scheana Marie carried the latest season of the show, but I’d have to say that Kristen did her fair share as well. A majority of the season was focused on her falling out with Stassi Schroeder and Katie Maloney over her on-again-off-again relationship with Brian Carter. 

Stassi and Katie might not have appreciated the back and forth, but fans appreciated Kristen’s honesty. Relationships can be messy. And now Kristen is about to get even more honest and real about her personal life in her upcoming book, He’s Making You Crazy.

E! News reported that Kristen was on Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley’s Knot Too Taboo podcast, where she shared the details as to why she decided to add a chapter to her book that focused on her experience with sexual assault. 

Kristen stated that at first, the experience wasn’t even top of mind for her book. But when her co-author, Michele Alexander, asked  if she had “ever experience sexual assault,” Kristen said, “I just blurted out yes.”

 

RELATED: Kristen Doute Says Writing About Sleeping With Jax Taylor Was ‘The Hardest” Part Of Authoring A Book

 

She said she “struggled” with deciding to add this chapter because the overall tone of the book is “lighter-hearted and funny.” But in the end, she and Michele thought it was best. 

Kristen said, “If we’re being very, very honest with the reader, we have to be honest about everything…I don’t get into my personal story in detail by any means, but I really thought it was important to let the reader know I have been through it.”

 

RELATED: Kristen Doute Says This Season Of Vanderpump Rules “Really Sucked”

 

She added, “When you read the chapter, at the time I wasn’t brave enough to step forward. I did make a lot of excuses. I tried to rhyme and reason why did I put myself in that position? Or was I too drunk? Or, like, how could it be my fault? Am I going to ruin his life? Are people going to believe me?” 

Kristen continued, “All these thoughts racing through my head and I really tried to shut it down for so long that I finally had to come to terms with it that, like, this did happen to me and I need to not let it affect every relationship moving forward.”

She added, “I need to deal with all of this stuff and really know my self-worth and not allow those things to be dragged into my next relationship with a man who could be wonderful and trustworthy and honest and great and not kind of blame him for the things that have happened to me in the past.”

Kristen had said that writing about sleeping with Jax Taylor was the hardest part about writing her book, but I can’t imagine this was any easier. It was incredibly brave for Kristen to come forward. I’m sure fans will continue to appreciate her openness and honesty.

Kristen’s book will be released on June 2 and you can pre-order it by clicking here.

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TELL US – ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO READING KRISTEN’S NEW BOOK? DID KRISTEN CARRY THE SEASON AS MUCH AS SCHEANA? 

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Ryan & Briana Culberson Reveal Gender Of Their Third Child

The Real Housewives of Orange County viewers have had an up and down relationship with Vicki Gunvalson over the years. Sure, she can be entertaining and she brings constant drama, but she also managed to alienate a lot of the fans as well.

The complete opposite can be said about Vicki’s daughter Briana Culberson. Viewers have loved Briana and have been rooting for her since the very beginning of the show. She has always been such a likable person, often serving as the voice of reason (that her mother should have listened to). Fans saw Briana getting ready for her high school’s senior prom. Now, she and her husband Ryan Culberson are expecting their third child together. They already have two sons, Troy and Owen.

Ryan shared a video from the baby’s gender reveal over the weekend. He captioned the post with “It’s a ???” and pink and blue heart emojis. The video showed clouds of blue smoke, indicating that the Culbersons are expecting their third son.

In response to the post, Vicki commented, “Congrats Culberson’s!!!!”

 

RELATED: Vicki Gunvalson’s Daughter Briana Culberson Speaks Out After Vicki’s Exit From Real Housewives Of Orange County

 

Waiting for another addition to the family is undoubtedly exciting, but it is undoubtedly stressful for the Culbersons and other families who are expecting babies during the pandemic. Additionally, Briana is a nurse who is working on the frontlines.

We are so happy for Briana, Ryan, and the rest of their family. We hope that the remainder of her pregnancy is happy and healthy!

 

RELATED: Vicki Gunvalson Claims She Cried “Every Day” Filming Real Housewives Of Orange County; Predicts Ratings Will Drop Because Of Her Departure

 

Watch the gender reveal video for Briana and Ryan’s third child below.

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TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT RYAN AND BRIANA CULBERSON’S GENDER REVEAL VIDEO? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GENDER REVEALS IN GENERAL? IS IT SWEET IDEA? OR IS IT OVERDONE/OVEREXPOSED AT THIS POINT? WILL YOU MISS SEEING BRIANA’S LIFE UPDATES WHEN REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY RETURNS FOR THE FIRST SEASON WITHOUT VICKI?

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90 Day Fiance Before The 90 Days Recap: Hard Habit To Break

Last night’s episode of 90 Day Fiance Before The 90 Days was full of disappointment and goodbyes for many. I’m still confused why these people are clinging to these relationships so desperately. There is clearly a multitude of issues that are just being ignored. Others have decided to run while they had the chance. Either way I am still thoroughly entertained!

David tries to get closer to Lana. Avery Warner says goodbye to Ash Naeck. Geoffrey Paschel finds himself caught in the middle of a sticky situation. Stephanie Matto reunites with her mom. Drama ensues when Lisa Hamme meets with Usman Umar‘s elders. Let’s get straight into the recap!

David, 60 (Nevada) & Lana, 27 (Ukraine)

After 7 years of talking on the internet and 4 failed attempts to meet, David finally gets to take Lana on a date.  Whew, this is one awkward encounter. Everything from the lack of communication to the stalker stare David keeps giving her is enough to make even me, uncomfortable. In a post interview, Lana admits she loves to get money and gifts from David. She declines to give an amount she has collected over the years when asked. When David confesses that he hired a private investigator, she immediately wants to go home.

After scaring Lana off the night before, David has managed to secure a second date. Once again he shows up in that horrible leather trench coat. Ugh! While David is planning their marriage in his mind, she seems to be counting the minutes until she can leave. David takes her bowling and places a friendly wager to attempt to get a kiss. Given that he was once a professional bowler, we may be forced to witness it. When he goes in for the kill, she looks alarmed. In a post interview, Lana claims she wants to get to know him better, before anything physical. I guess that means it will be another 7 years before their next visit. She has already made it clear that she is too busy to spend too much time with him. Oh David, wake up man! I’m sure you can find another mail order bride who has a sense of urgency and better acting skills.

David takes Lana to a romantic dinner to discuss their future. He is convinced that she is the woman for him after meeting her. When he talks about getting engaged and asks her to go back to his hotel room, Lana declines both. She asks him for more time to decide if she is willing to marry him. So… sounds like the answer is no.

Geoffrey, 41 (Knoxville, Tenn.) & Varya, 30 (Russia)

When we last left Geoffrey he was shocked to see Varya Malina  at his front door. She is just as shocked to see his new love interest Mary, inside the house so early in the morning. SMH… What a tangled web we weave, when you already replaced your Russian ex-girlfriend with a rebound. Varya is infuriated that Geoffrey already has replaced her so quickly. Mary is caught completely off guard when she is met with Varya’s ire and Geoffrey’s indifference to the situation.

Geoffrey is definitely enjoying having two women fight over him. When Varya is finally admitted entrance into the house, Geoffrey questions why she didn’t call before she came over. While he is still confused about his feelings, she wants to revive their relationship. If I were Mary I would never speak to him again. The way he handled the situation made me feel so bad for her. How embarrassing to be used on national television, especially by one of your best friends.

Geoffrey takes Varya to meet his friends for drinks. He tells them what happened when Varya and Mary encountered one another. I’m not sure this was the smartest idea, considering these are also Mary’s friends. Things get even more awkward when Mary shows up to join the fun. I can’t wait until next week to see how this unfolds. Hopefully Mary finds a cute guy at the bar to flirt with.

 

Stephanie, 29 (New York) & Erika, 24 (Australia)

After spending weeks arguing, Stephanie is finally on her way back home, all by her lonesome. Erika Owens hasn’t spoken to her since they broke up and was kicked her out of their hotel room. Honestly, I think Stephanie has some emotional problems. You would have to be crazy to argue every day and think someone is going to keep turning the other cheek.

When Stephanie arrives home, her mother can sense something is off. She still isn’t comfortable telling her mom the full truth about her trip and her sexuality. I am not sure if she ever will be. Personally, I believe she broke up with Erika, just so she didn’t have to reveal her secret.

Lisa, 52 (York, Pa.) & Usman “SojaBoy,” 30 (Nigeria)

Lisa and Usman are still fighting ever since the text messages between him and another woman were discovered. Now she is demanding that he properly propose, before their wedding. Hmm… maybe if this shrew would lay off the man for just one day, he would be inclined to do so. Usman surprises Lisa on one knee with a ring when she least expects it. I guess after waiting until the last possible minute, Usman has steeled himself to suffer face his fate.

Usman’s family travels to meet the newly engaged couple for their wedding. It’s only a matter of time before Lisa shows her true self. Usman’s brothers join him and Lisa for dinner to talk. She asks her future brother- in- laws opinion on their relationship. Usman is shocked she would  bring up their problems in front of his family who may try to challenge their union. As the conversation progresses, you can virtually see smoke coming from Lisa’s ears. Everyone is speaking calmly, but they get the see the real Lisa when she begins screaming and storms away. Did she really think his family would blindly take her side? All they said is that she shouldn’t expect him to be with her all day. This woman has literally flipped out on Usman’s friends and brothers. Who is next, mama Usman?

Avery, 32 (Seattle) & Ash, 38 (Australia)

Ash and Avery discuss their plans for the future before she returns to the U.S. Neither of them wants to uproot Ash from his son at such a tender age.  But they are committed to continue working on their relationship. Although Avery thought they would be engaged by the end of the trip, she now realizes its best they wait. It’s unclear when these two will see each other again. Ash may have to wait at least a year to get an Australian passport.

At the airport, Avery expresses her concern about their relationship now that she is leaving. Ash promises he will make getting a passport and visiting a priority. The distance is definitely going to be an issue. They seem optimistic now, but almost a year is a long time to wait to see someone. Sadly, that is only one of their problems.

 

Ed, 54 (San Diego) & Rosemarie, 23 (Philippines)

Ed Brown has returned home from the Philippines and is barely able to contain his tears when asked about his trip. He is forced to admit what happened when his mom inquires “How is Rose.”  Looks like he forgets to mention how he judged Rose and her lifestyle constantly. He only recounts the portions of the story about not wanting anymore children or her past. Sorry Ed, but I don’t blame Rose. He was speaking to that woman as if he didn’t have things she could point out to embarrass him. SMH…

 

 

TELL US- WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT HOW GEOFFREY HANDLED VARYA SHOWING UP UNEXPECTEDLY? DO YOU THINK IT’S REALLY OVER BETWEEN ROSE AND ED? DO YOU THINK AVERY AND ASH’S RELATIONSHIP CAN WITHSTAND THE DISTANCE? DO YOU THINK LANA WILL ACCEPT DAVID’S PROPOSAL? DO YOU THINK USMAN’S FAMILY SHOULD PROTEST THEIR WEDDING AFTER LISA’S OUTBURST?

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Reality Tea Hopes That Our Readers Have A Happy/Safe Memorial Day

We are thankful to all of the military personnel who had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces and send well wishes to their friends and family members.

We hope that all of our Reality Tea readers are having a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.

The site will be a light on new posts today so that our writers can spend time with their loved ones and take a small break! Don’t worry – last night’s recaps will still be posted! And, of course, if there’s some breaking news, we will make sure to cover the story. Tomorrow, we will resume business as usual!

Thank you all!

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta Reunion Concludes Tonight

During the latest episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, NeNe Leakes walked out. It’s unclear if that is the end of her time on the reunion or if she will be back for more fighting on part 3.

The season 12 reunion concludes with one more episode. And that means we will have to sit through yet another Yovanna Momplaisir appearance. No one cares about Yovanna. Bravo just needs to stop trying to make Yovanna happen. No one wants to see her. Ever.

Yovanna shows up to “clear her name,” which is laughable since we all just viewed her as a dehydrated thirst monster hoping for camera time. She has no name to clear. She made a poor impression on us from the beginning. Why was she invited to this? But, perhaps, it has something to do with NeNe’s disappearance. Perhaps, NeNe didn’t want to be confronted by Yovanna in person; i.e. via video chat.

Yovanna better deliver this time. For the first time ever.

 

RELATED: Cynthia Bailey Said She “Wasn’t Happy” When NeNe Leakes Walked Out Of Real Housewives Of Atlanta Reunion

 

The ladies revisit the Cookie Lady situation, which Eva Marcille seemingly let happen, as did Cynthia Bailey, who just doesn’t seem-at-all-innocent when it comes to orchestrating the whole plot to humiliate Tanya Sam.

And, once again, Cynthia and Kenya Moore’s strange friendship is questioned.

 

RELATED: NeNe Leakes Explains Why She Ditched Real Housewives Of Atlanta Reunion

 

Watch Real Housewives Of Atlanta tonight at 8 PM on Bravo. Comment throughout the episode on this post. Tweet us with your thoughts. Follow us on Instagram. Like our page on Facebook. And make sure to check our site tomorrow for our Real Housewives Of Atlanta recap!

TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT YOVANNA APPEARING ON THE REUNION EVEN THOUGH SHE’S NOT A CAST MEMBER? IS CYNTHIA LESS INNOCENT IN THE COOKIE SITUATION THAN SHE SEEMS?

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