i loved the way you handled it all - with much grace. I think your concerns can resonate with so many.. maybe not the same kind of drama, but nonetheless, our own drama. We all need to take a step back when it just doesn't "fit' right, and reassess. You did it and I'm happy you are back to a good place. Life is short...I try to remember that myself on a daily basis. As a Cancer Survivor, I need to reassess things all the time. I learned from you to keep working at it. Our human spirits will bring us challenges often.. we just need to keep reminding ourselves that slip ups are ok, and then get back on track! I miss seeing you on the show! Hoping to see more of you in whatever context! Blesssings to you and those you love!
Nancy in Michigan

Pretty interesting blog you've got here. Thanx for it. I like such themes and anything that is connected to them. I would like to read more soon.

Julia Hakkinen

Team Dina! I seriously think Daniella's wants to wear you like last years Versace!

I think you are the wisest of all the housewives. You took yourself out of a mind bogling situation and went to a peaceful place to coop with life. Good for you. Going to miss you . You gave the show style , poise, and intellagence. Enjoy your daughter, husband and life. LOL and i think Grandma Wrinkles and Ladybug are just gorgious. LOL. Enjoy

Dina:
you have to get your own show!!!! you're my favorite housewife!!! love you. that danielle and the two kims are brewing a batch of toxic yucky troubles. I hope your life will be peaceful, filled with love , happy and productive. all the best to you. hope to see you on tv again soon.

Dina:
you are my absolute favorite housewife. I wish you would reconsider and stay on the show!!!! I really don't want to keep watching Danielle cause trouble. too toxic. now with the two Kims stiring the pot; they're brewing a toxic stew. maybe you're right to stay away. i hope you get your own show. I would love to watch your show.
peace and love be with you & yours.

Dina,

I think you are the prettiest and sweetest lady, and I believe that you made the perfect decision in not letting that psycho Danielle be a part of your life anymore. I give you the utmost respect in keeping your composure when you were cutting her out of your life. I love the way you carry yourself and show your true lady like classiness, I also love your foundation Project Ladybug, I am a big ladybug fan and I will help with donations in anyway I possibly can. I wish you and your family the best of luck in the future.

Good for you to put into practice what you are learning in this life's journey. Chalk up Danielle as a lesson learned so you don't have to repeat it. Your higher self is shining through. Good Luck with your endeavors.

I LOVE U DINA YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR OWN SHOW! LOVE YOU GIRL
YOU SHOULD CALL IT WELCOME TO DINA'S HOUSE

you're an amazing mother and person. love watching you and knowing that there are other moms and daughters like me and my mom, you rock girlfriend!

Dina,

Hi, I love your out look on life. I too am close to your age and my skin just crawls when I hear Danielle speak and just want to fight for you when she makes up these accusations in her odd comments. After watching tonight and what happen at the Brownstone, she diffinetly is a little paranoid and i'm saying this with all love. She needs to get some help instead of coming to conclusions so quickly that your husband didn't get her a table. As like in many functions, if a bunch of people who come and don't pay or RSVP, then no, there is no table for you. But the Brownstone tried to get a table together for them asap and she still had to make a mess out of it. That is due to unforgiveness and resentment that's growing inside of her along with bitterness. She's always defensive and I know everyone has there sides, but I've been watching this from day one. And I'll testify, the book did not come out through you. Girl, we are all watching it, and know she's taking it way too far. Hang in there, and stay away from her bitterness that sadly is eating her up inside.
Love to you from Dallas TX !

it takes a strong women to get out of a bad place. i know how you feel been there done that. i finnaly got MY life in control and got all drama out of it and I am much better off. so many good things have come my way.... good karma!
Oh more more thing, I like how you were a Lady when danielle's so called friend was bashing her at caroline's house. kudos to you!

Dina, Hate to say that I prejudged...I am so ashamed, we are all on this exciting ride together, some are not as enlightened as you. There is a "oneness" that is so much bigger than edits from peoples personal lives of a reality show. You have reminded me of this, Thanks so very much. We should talk books....After reading a lot of The Dalai Lama books, I have also ventured into other spiritually inclined books. They have made a world of difference, I lost my Mom, two years ago to a very surreal car accident. She was in her prime. Through my reading, therapy, and even some goddess visits, I'm on the road to recovery. I love your spirituality. It's actually made you so much kinder and understandable. I see now when you are hurt. I will not mention other names, but they should all read the book you read!!
I know I cannot keep all of life's up & downs in my control, this is where I'm learning the most, so when people who are not on the same path, I tend to shy away. Lately I am sharing, even to the most toxic people, and at least they know where I'm coming from. I try to see only good, and every thought is about gratitude, and peace. I see all of the aforementioned spirit philosophies in you, and I wish you much success. Peace, Namaste, and Blessings to you.The greatest achievement is selflessness.

The greatest worth is self-mastery.
...
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.

The greatest precept is continual awareness.

The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.

The greatest action is not conforming with the world's ways.

The greatest action is transmuting the passions.

The greatest generosity is non-attachment.

The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.

The greatest patience is humility.

The greatest effort is not concerned with results.

The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.

The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.

(buddha wisdom)

Shared with love Tara

I think your outlook on surrounding yourself with positive people and things is great! I agree with the philosophy, drop the negative people. Hopefully you will feel happier in the future.

I am so sick of u guys on danielle all the time life is about forgiveness people and as for your sister why she act like the godfather or should I say godmother in her case always up in other peoples mix dont she got family to take care of lol you guys are so bs drama

Dina, I have nothing but admiration for you and the way you have handled things. How you can put up with the B.S. that your sister dishes out to you I'll never know. When you gave Danielle a 2nd chance, I was shocked and said to myself, "I hope I can do that if I need to." You are an amazing person. Beautiful both inside and out and I wish you the very best. God Bless!

I love the show and you and Caroline. You seem the most down to earth, and not so much into material stuff. Good for you. Families should stand strong for each other, Caroline reminds me of my older sister. I love Teresa and Jaculine too. Danielle want an antogonist. I'M going to pray for her and wrap her in light. Is she for real? My daughter named her infant Daniella, all I could think is OH NO, RHONJ. But I love her and her name now too. Seriously is Danielle for real, is she really so messed up?

I was really impressed with how well you behaved at your sisters fundraiser, and what a great example of taking the high road, and not causing another human being more pain. Perhaps Teresa will learn from it as she watches the episode. I also was encouraged by what you had to say as they interviewed you during the show. In spite of all you went through with Danielle last season, you were able to rise above your own feelings, and respond with compassion to the enormous pain Danielle was in emotionally. Even though the relationship is toxic for you, you wish good things for Danielle.

Your growth so far this season is encouraging. Enough that I will check out the book "The Power of Now". Thanks for sharing.

Dina, where is your daughter Lexie?

Hi Dina,
I watch HWONY and HWONJ and you are the only woman on either show who puts something Important in the front of your life. The Ladybug Project has nothing to do with personal material gain. You really do care about and love the children you help through Ladybug. Keep up the selfless work. I wish the HWONY could learn to do the same. You don't sell books written by you, and constantly repeat, "Buy The Book!" You always put people first and God knows, children fighting cancer need more people like you.
P.S. If I Hear One More Housewife Say, "Buy The Book," I Will Scream! lol. I am so sick of it now. Everybody has a book to sell. Everybody is talking about their book signing tours. It's getting so, I really don't want to watch the Housewives shows anymore. It's too much. You're Heart Is Very Good and it was refreshing to hear you talk about Ladybug and not selling a book. God Bless

Dina,

My name is Deanna too but spelt differently. But anywho, I think someone like Danielle is unchangeable. She can't admit to her wrong doing nor can she forgive. She holds onto personal things and that makes her even more emotional and rational, which we see on camera. Yes, we all make mistakes but having a book written about it speaks volumes. She likes to point fingers and name names. She may try to act like an adult but as we have seen and watched she is a complete mess. I believe she has to much HATE in her heart from past experiences and she is taking it out on people in her present. In order to move on she needs to forgive but certainly not forget. The past is the past, no one can change it. I KNOW as we keep watching all will be revealed. Good luck and keep ur head up.

I'm starting to dislike this show, it's about Danielle, every episode. I thought this season would be different; i know Danielle is loving it!

I have to say 1st season I was NOT a fan of DINA...
You are a different person this season and it shows. Congrats! Don't let no one knock you.... GO DINA... Stay Humble and remained Blessed. OXOXOXO

Love the Power of Now, all time favorite book, it is life changing. It was so thoughtful
of you to give Danielle the book. Unfortunately, I'm not sure she could "get it".
She's clearly got some issues from her past that have caused permanent damage
to her psyche. I love you on the show and your daughter is so funny and centered.
You seem to be doing a great job as a mother and wife. Keep it up!

Bravo to you for being the Dina your family is so proud of and defensive of! But you can hold your own, that's for sure. You have a beautiful family and you are loved and very blessed, this makes some ppl crazy jealous. Someday I can see you being big enough to forgive her, but I can't see you ever being stupid enough to trust her.
She IS toxic. Stay you.

Dina
If you don't want to be Danielle's friend then why are you texing her.

Danielle is just a HATER! just keep doin you, you and your sisters show nothing but CLASS. Good luck to you may God bless you and your family always.

What a heartfelt and honest blog to read! Thanks for sharing. I too have read Eckart Tolle's books and they have been very inspiring! I think you are a shining example of someone taking the "high road" and it's refreshing to watch. What a great role model you are to women..and girls! :)

Although Danielle is my favorite housewife, I have to say I do admire you Dina. I like that you stayed quiet and tried to avoid bashing Danielle at that table when everyone was busy talking about her. Thumbs up for that.

Dina, I think so far you are doing a great job moving on. I think the past should be the past and some people just won't let it go. As far a Danielle's little comment about you doing nails when she first met you. Well good for you, supporting your child and working, not depending on your 19th engagement to provide for your child. Much respect to you. And if she is struggling to pay her bills why not get a job, trade in the Range Rover, and not get her toes done. Normal people have to put things like that off. Keep to the high road.

Dina, you look great this season. Keep the Zen thing going, it works! Don't let the gossip, rumors, etc get to you.

you and caroline,teresa,jacqueline are my favs you are fun moms and really care about each other and your families...i don't like Danielle because she comes on to strong and is weird :) love this show!

Dina, I thought the way you handled yourself around the table at the Sheriff's Fundraiser was very admirable!! I'm not a big fan of Danielle either but you were conscious of your surroundings and were the bigger person. . .

P.S. You and your daughter are so adorable together!!!

Dina
I have a love hate thing going on with you I know that we who watch this show don't know the real you and the other lady but what i see is that you are trying to get alone with Danielle and I can see that she needs help what it is is that she want to be part of your family or group but she is hitting a wall that has no door so if you can come through the door you try to knock the wall down and that's what she is doing by trying to hurt you and your family. all we can do for people like this is pray for them ,teach them . so when she say something to hurt you all you say is to go with God because he loves you with a Big smile on your face and you will stop her in her tracks . people like that don't know what to say to that. so I will pray for you and your family .
sissy

Hey,
Where is Lexi this season? Is Danielle's accusation true?

first of all I am glad that you did decide to let the book issue go it never concerned you anyway, regardless it was not you or your family in the book while you all made such a big issue about it. remember you have skeltons in your own closet.

You are an inspiration. I think that from watching the show you come off as a truley genuine person. Thank you after reading this, I will now leave things in the past that need to be left just there.

Please continue to be the true person that you are on the show. A mother, a career woman, a sister, a wife, a friend. You are a pleasure to watch.

Dina:

Thanks for letting us know about the background to some of the events.

I am going to follow your lead - let the bad stuff out of my life.

You have great style, Dina!

Dina,
You Go Girl!! Positive energy... That's what it's all about. I really like watching you interact with your daughter. I'm sorry I don't care for Grandma Wrinkles that much, especially after I learned she smelled like french fries. LOL. Love the show and I really LOVE you, Carolyn and Theresa. Keep it going chick! You have helped me to remember, always out good vibes. You never know what's going on in someone else's head. Thanks, YaYaYall

I am going to pray for you.

the best looking housewife in the whole franchise. if your husband did leave you, he is an idiot.

dina,the second season is about to start.i had a quick peek on line,there still looks like lots of drama.i guess danielle has not changed.love you and alexis from o.c you both have a big heart and kindness.kelly is my fav on n.y she is happy and does not take sides,love you mean it bye!thanks bevy!

Dina,

I'm so glad you're able to put this behind you. Like many have said before me you are a very classy lady. I wish you and your amazing family all the best. I can't wait for next season.

It's funny. I watch the Real Housewives shows and somehow all the drama in my life is gone. I guess if you watch it you stay out of it. =]

Arabella.

dina,i went on line and watched the preview for season 2.i can not wait.and i thought the danielle was going to try and fit in and play nice.on the previews she is not you can tell.love you jersey girls.take care bevy!

Have you seen the Disney Channel Spoof - "The Real Princesses of New Jersey?" Too Cute, Too Funny!

OMG!!! i love you dina. My friends say that me and you are soo much alike. to be honest, you didnt bring that book about danielle into the salon. Danielle is just jealous and talking about you because someone exposed her little secret.So to bad Danielle. And having her children there while that was going on. Thats mortifying!!! I dont see why shes hating on you. But its obviously because your beautiful annd you dont give her the attention shes cravinq.

HI,
I can't waste my time reading your blog because I don't think you have to feel you need to defend yourself.
Danielle is full of anger,jealousy and her own issues. I feel sorry for her. We all have to except what we have and be grateful for our blessings in life.
Your a great mum and your very lucky you have a wonderful daughter, lovely family@ you have been luckily blessed with beauty and nice things.I forgot Grandma Wrinkles xo

Hi Dina,

I think if anyone can walk away from someone that sucks all the fun out of life, you can! The whole book incident, you could tell, was covering up something that had happened beforehand, it was evident at the first party. You can never trust someone who doesn't tell the truth to begin with. There will be always that one person that causes more drama than is necessary. The drama gets watched unfortunately. You can try and be civil but it's not always going to work. The saying goes, you can sober up a drunk but you can't educate an idiot!

I'm really looking forward to watching you in the second season, that's if you're going to be on it. I really wish you and your family all the very best in whatever you do.

Take care and stay safe!

Cathy from Australia :) xxx

Dina,
I take my hat of to you! You are a incredible woman, mother and person. You have showed so much class during this whole ideal and you should be proud.
From the first eposide before all of the drama that the viewers saw I noticed you were doing charity work and Danielle was bragging about being the first woman in NJ that received a Black AMEX card!
Cant wait to see more of the real housewives! The last eposide (reunion) just aired here in Australia. So it will probably be a while!

Dina I LOVE YOU! I can only imagine how hard it must be having your life displayed on TV, being judged, scrutinized and things getting twisted around. It must be terribly frusterating and upsetting at times. All I can say is I think you handle every situation thrown at you with class. And the times TV tries to portray otherwise, is only because they're trying to catch as much juicy drama on film as possible! Which isn't a good representation of you on a whole. And lets face it, NO ONES PERFECT..EVERYONE gossips and has a little drama in their life at some point in time or another! Anyways, I just wanted to say that I full on support you..keep on rocking!