It’s been a solid decade since Gretchen Rossi was fired from The Real Housewives of Orange County, but she still does manage to pop up in entertainment news. That’s all thanks to her steadfast group of followers on social media. Now, she’s talking about her health.
Recently, the RHOC alum took to Instagram to reveal that she had been suffering some health setbacks. Gretchen and her fiancé, Slade Smiley, were pictured enjoying a wintery getaway. In the caption, the blonde beauty chose to share some recent challenges as well as praise her man for his continued love and support.
Gretchen’s health: She wanted to “share lessons”
“Appreciation post for this guy right here,” Gretchen wrote. “Social media typically shows the good stuff in our lives, but the last few months unfortunately I have been dealing with some health issues and this guy has been my rock. I feel so blessed to have him by my side as I navigate through this difficult season. I’ve been in a lot of pain and am still trying to figure out everything that is going on, but the waiting process is never easy or fun.”
Slade keeps Gretchen morale up, and has been a calming presence in the face of a lot of unknowns.
“He has kept my spirits up when I have been down, he has kept me calm when my brain goes to worst case scenario, he has prayed over me, [and] he has been Super Dad (as if he wasn’t already) but even more so [and] I am just so very grateful. This brings me to why I am doing this post, I think it’s important to also use social media to help share lessons you have learned along the way. Especially when faced with adversity,” Gretchen noted.
RHOC fans will recall that the long-time betrothed couple had to defend their relationship to co-stars in the early years of courtship. It seems Gretchen made a nod to that drama when she advised fans on choosing a bad-weather partner.
“They say choosing your partner wisely is one of the most important decisions of your life and it couldn’t be more evident when times like these come up. So today I wanted to remind everyone out there who is looking for their life partner that it’s not just about the good times but it’s about finding someone who will really show up when the rough times hit,” she continued. “That’s really when you see a person’s true character.”
Finally, Gretchen closed with more appreciation for her man. She wrote, “Thank you babe for loving me whether I am my cheerful happy self everyday or if I am in pain and struggling. You are such a blessing in my life and so many others that get to call you a friend. You show up no matter what, and you love hard.”
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