I haven't seen you in person since the mid 90s.
I have always remembered your kindness...graciousness...and most of all...your greatest pride....
You couldn't help but boast about your wonderful children. You truly shined when speaking of your children. I loved that. You see, when my ass was knocked down...and people were mopping the floor with me...it was always a Mum that would reach down, patch my bruises...love and protect me...and when I was strong enough to fly again...then they helped me with my wings just before sending me off....
This is the Kim I know.
This is the Mum that shines.
My best friend is a friend of your family. Lydia Cornell, The Too Close For Comfort Star...always spoke kindly of you. I had a mad crush on you Kim...we are pretty close in age. Who didn't and who still doesn't have a crush on you, Kim? You are a talented, gifted, extraordinary artist...and there are few of you around...
But,
There is only one Kim Richards.
Having been in the business...I know how it feels to be scrutinized by everyone...the demand to live up to some crazy expectations that aren't your own design...I know what it's like to have people try to practically set you on fire just because they feel entitled.
Kim, granted, I only knew you in passing through moments...and I haven't been in your life since...I did see people being unkind to you...and I see it now.
The crazy part of "reality" TV is that no one would watch you do your dishes unless you were in a red carpet gown all make up, hairdo and diamonds...and me in a tux...drying the dishes. Please. But, hey, it does take a strong person, a professional person...and a loyal person to maintain some semblance of decorum while Alexis and Krystal are beating the shit out of each other at some Beverly Dr café....
I don't know where you are at with your addiction issues.
If you were my family or friend...I have a loyalty thing....If I'm going to invest in loving someone...my biggest demand in return is loyalty.
I see you being loyal...and you might scream when provoked enough...but, you never set anyone up to humiliate them...it saddens me to see people do that to you...even on "reality TV"
I would never exploit you, Kim. You are a mother, a woman...you have the hardest job in that alone....and though provoked...you would call someone a pig but someone would go so far as squeeze what comes out of a pig and throw it at you before sending you under a bus.
Sadly, I see people that don't even know a thing about Hollywood, Reality TV or You as a person twittering and facesplacing mean girl stuff......survival...and it is pretty easy to though insults than it is to look at themselves.
I can only imagine contractual obligations, appearances, hype, media...etc...
I do want to say this...
Kim, just rest while away...reflect...get strong...God will shine your way again...he always has and he always will...and then Kim...when you are ready...come back and get us...we are here on the other end of the TV...just waiting for you to come back.
So, I can't question whether or not you drink or if you don't...you say you were sober...Again, I wasn't there.
I have a big problem with Dr Phil...
What is wrong with that man? I believe he had to surrender his license to practice medicine for him to do a show like this. Jerry Springer Medicine. I believe you went on there in good faith....
I think Dr Phil was obnoxious and just another person to exploit someone in a vulnerable, bullied situation...for his ratings, his book and his franchise. I'm not saying he's a bad person....but, when he was yelling at you, desecrating your position in motherhood, his loud voice booming to induce tears and a reaction....and...well, you know the game.
Shame on you Dr Phil...
If I'm wrong about Dr Phil surrendering your license to do his TV show...I believe he should surrender it...and I'd be happy to scream at him on his show, hurl insults, threaten and demean him...and undermine him and when I hit his weakness and he stumbles...then I would have cameras 3 6 move in for the close up...ok, we got the tears....now, gimme that license...I'm going to rip it up just as you have ripped up many guests...and how you have mislead the public...
For gosh sakes...Dr Phil...Let's say, Ok...I get your show...you played the crazy doctor...everyone cried and picked sides in a dividing family....your viewers waiting for the kill...then...it should be over, right?
No.
Dr Phil hasn't shut up about you. Real Doctors don't hit up Letterman and the talk show circuit...etc...saying....well...Kim is really blah blah blah. I ought to know...I went to The Kerk School Of Medicine...and if I didn't know a thing about Hollywood's reality...I would NEVER tell my doctor something he might bring to my local news station...or Letterman. GEEZ.
I watched Beverly Hills Housewives to see you. That's it. What I saw...were the people or family...I really never heard of the others...but, everyone demonized you...felt free to redundantly and publicly screech..."after all I've done for you...after what you put me through...after I did this for you...."
I do know the truth about the house and your Mum.
Nobody seemed to catch that...when you said that you didn't have a chance to go into the house one last time...again, your voice was drowned out...and you were told that you were wrong...only to also be told...besides...you weren't in any condition to have anything to do with the sale of the house etc...
Excuse me?
If you weren't in any condition...why was the sale and escrow done during this time?
I would have asked what condition would you like me to be in to sell the house in agreement....?
So, like I said...I know of you through Lydia...whom by the way...truly was a sister to me....she saved my ass and loved and encouraged me....until I got better...I went home to Boston and I did go away...and I did get sober.
I like Brandi. I don't know her...She seems the most real. I hope your friendship with her is a reality. Plus, she kicks a mean ass...
Funny, the same people that tried to derail me when I was drunk and high...years and years ago...
Are still trying to do it to me today...
But, today...I am surrounded by the people that love...and they love me. I take no prisoners...
So, today...I'm not easily derailed.
Wishing you all love you deserve...
And all the kisses I never gave you...when I dated girls...
haha
I'll see you soon Kim....stay safe and well.
Love
I like Brandi. I don't know her...She seems the most real.
