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Jacqueline Laurita

Can't Bring Me Down

Jacqueline reflects on where her friendship with Danielle went wrong.

June 25, 2009

I am writing to address Danielle's blog. Why am I not surprised to see that she is playing the victim once again? Danielle knows exactly why we are not friends anymore. She did something HORRIBLE behind the scenes to destroy Dina and my family. We have PROOF of it. I wish I could say what it is, but that's Dina's call. The other reasons were after seeing the show I got some threatening phone calls from Danielle. She didn't like what I had to say about her on camera so she flipped out on me. I honestly didn't think that I said anything that bad. Sometimes you get cut off from finishing a sentence when it comes to TV as well, and I had tried to explain that to her. I didn't appreciate the way she spoke to me. She told me to stay away from her and her "real" friends. I still don't know what she was talking about. I certainly haven't spoke to any of her friends about anything because I don't even know what I would have spoke about. I don't even know her friends. The night before the reunion show she called my sister-in- law to try to turn her against me with lies! I didn't appreciate that either. I have heard all over town that she is trashing me and plans to "bring me down," whatever THAT means. It's enough for me to know that I don't need someone like that in my life that could turn on me so quick because they don't like my opinions when asked about their lifestyle.

I know a lot of things about Danielle's past as well as her present and I STILL tried my best not to judge her and I still continued to be her friend. It didn't matter to me as long as it didn't interfere with my life. Her life and her choices are her own...not mine. I was a very good friend to Danielle. I did a lot for her to help her out. A LOT! More than I wish I had. Perhaps I was conned like everyone else who enters her life. Everything that Danielle did for me was calculated. It was not from her heart. She would do something nice for me and then ask me numerous times if I told my husband that she did it. Sometimes she wanted me to tell my sisters-in-law. She demanded I put in one of my blogs that SHE was the one who introduced me to her OB/GYN and actually got mad at me after viewing the first episode that I hadn't mentioned that in the show, like I control the editing process. I laughed when I saw the next episode where I actually DID mention that Danielle gave me the Doctors name. Does anyone really care about that? Does it really matter? I think my husband and I were the ones who are responsible for me getting pregnant...not Danielle. She would always get mad at weird things like that. She only drove me to ONE doctor's appointment, by the way, not every time like she claimed to have done. LIE! Yes, Danielle helped set up CJ's party tables when the cameras were rolling, but the second they stopped filming for a while...Danielle left. She wants credit for ANY nice gestures she does. When you do something nice for someone you shouldn't need or want recognition for it. Like I said, she is calculating! Danielle NOT ONCE asked to me to gather my family to talk about "the book." That is so ridiculous for her to even say when Danielle has EVERY one of their phone numbers! She could have called each of them herself. Why would she need me as if I was her secretary? Ridiculous! My sisters-in-law had NOTHING to do with my choice to end my friendship with Danielle. I would never have given her a chance if I had listened to them and the rest of the town and surrounding towns. That's not how I am. I give everyone a chance. I make my own decisions based on my own experiences with them. Over time, my experiences with Danielle...lead me to this. I stuck by Danielle when no one else would. I am so disappointed and hurt by Danielle. I really don't want to trash her with everything that I know about her. Which is a LOT! I just want her to go away and stay out of my life. I have much more important things in my life to focus on. I hope Danielle gets the help that she needs.

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793 Comments

Jacqueline, I think you are truly a lady with class.God truly blessed you with an awesome husband . Way to go.

Jacqueline youare my favorite on the show . I am a newbie to this show. i watched last season, and I cant miss an eppisode of this season. I just wanted to let you know that I had my daughter at 19. She is now 16 and we have the same realtionship with eachother that you and your daughter have. I am divorced from her dad and he lives and texas and sees him maybe once a year. I am remarried and my husband has been her life since she was 9. She has struggled to find her place in both places. I feel your pain when you broke down about how you see your daughter Ashleigh struggle. I feel the same way about my daughter. coming from a broken home is not easy, and our kids pay for our mistakes . I hate it that it is that way . I just want you to know that it gets better. At least thats what everyone says. I admire you and your husband for staying firm and doing what you think is best for her. Sometimes it is easier to give up and let them learn the hard way. your a great parent from what I see so keep it up. Mothers and daughters have a special bond and I think that comes later in life. We just got keep doing what were doing.

You are the most relate-able housewife, I loved how u stood up, not for danielle or your family, but for the truth. You tried to be everything to everybody, and you couldnt, I saw that, I dont fault you. And in the end when you dont know what side to choose, choosing your family was instinctive and wise. I wish Danielle would have seen that and not been so pushy, things would have turned out different maybe. Maybe after some time you would have been able to reach better terms. Congratulations also, I cried with you during your fertility issues, I had them too, I had a little boy in NOV2009. Im sure he is huge by now. :) any stay real danielle, thats why we love u.

Jacquline I think you are doing alot right! One question--I love the clothes you dress Nicholas in. I am expecting my first son after 6 years of no luck and trying. Can you please let me know where you purchase his adorable hats and shirts?

Jaqueline...I think you are a big person trying to make ammends with Danielle...it takes 2 to tango...and there were horrible things said and done by all of you women...to each other....I am 50 years old and have been married for 30 years with two grown children...I just wanted to give you my opinion...I think that the reason that Ashley got so involved with the Danielle thing was because she was always listening to what you, Caroline, Teresa, Jaqueline and Dina were saying and how awful you were being to Danielle and she was just following in your footsteps...Children live what they learn and I definately think that Ashley got involved and pulled Danielle's hair out because she was so mad at her because she heard everything you women were saying about Danielle...please be a good example to your child, Ashley, and don't let her see you 4 women acting so inappropriately about Danielle...A mother should be a good role model and lead by example...I hope this whole Danielle situtation will finally end...I have seen all the shows and I watched them several times....and it's time to move on....all of you women were NOT acting very lady like during this time...Teresa did start this by trying to approach Danielle at the country club...why else would she have gotten up from the table and follow Danielle towards the restroom...she was trying to stir the pot...and flipping a table like that is so unlady like...oh well...thanks and I hope things get better with everyone concerned!!!

Hi Jacqueline,
Youre such an amazing person! good personality and lady like.

Jacqueline, I just love you. You are such a lady. Keep it up and don't let anyone change who you are. Good Job

Out of all the housewives you are the most reasonable, I see myself and you. I fight with my fiance for the same reason he thinks I shouldnt give some people chances. I can't help it thats who I am. Your like me strong, smart, and a good mother keep it.

congrats on the new baby boy i think you are a wonderful mother Jacqueline you are so beautiful and kind and you dont need to be around Danielle she is very crazy. i feel like ashly takes advantage if you and her father i think that she needs to calm down and be thankful for the wonderful parents that care about her the way you guys do. i feel like your a person who even though you have everything you could possibly want in your life you can still be kind and gentle and not bring people down just because they dont have what you have and that's is why i love you so much.

Jacqueline,

What is the name of the game you have on the dinner table to play with the family and where can I get it. You are my favorite housewife.

Dear Jacqueline, I truly commend you for trying to stay neutral. Separating friends from family is quite hard. We are all quick to judge others but we forget that there is always 2 sides to each story. God Bless you and give you strength. Your truly someone I admire!

Jacqueline, It has being a rough ride for you to be in such a situation. Problems between family and friends is a whirlpool in which you don't want to be in. Most of the time family prevails. Go on with your life, and forget about everything else. For a good person like you, the best thing to do is to forget and forgive. You know some people are not as lucky as you and you really understand that. Never let anyone get between you and your husband. Not friends or family.

jacqueline you are the best! i dont even know how you dealt with danielle. shes crazy !!!
youre a really good person doing nothing wrong:)

Jacqueline you're beautiful and sweet. Caught in a huge whirlwind of trouble. I think your daughter needed some serious discipline growing up but other than that I think you're on point with a lot and want to be a good person. Any drama goes your way get rid of it. You don't need it. Simple as that. You have a beautiful baby boy, a daughter who needs you more than anything and a husband that adores you. That's all you need

Jaqueline....You are by far the nicest and classiest of all the housewives, including that of New York.

I feel sorry for you having Caroline as a sister in law, but you cannot choose family.

You are doing a great job as a mother and wife.

I didn't even have to read your blog past the first paragraph.
I like you and that's that. I started seeing the first 3 opisodes of the show to realize that Danielle just didn't get it when you said that you were happy for her and her daughter and that you couln't go to the benefit that she was hosting for her daughter. HELLO!!! does she not speak and understand English. She needs to stop trying to get friends and work on her self-esteem and loving herself first.

Jaqueline, You do not need to explain to Danielle why you are not her friend she is crazy. She is so obessed with all of you not wanted to be her friend, that is not normal. You should continue not to answer her calls. Maybe she will finally leave you along. Congratuation on your baby. Stay focus.

you are so sweet.. and just love you.. watch your back and be careful... she is crazy and nuts... Drama drama drama i can't deal with so much drama.... your baby nick is so beautiful. congrats to you and Chris.

I LOVE you!!!!!!! You are such a sweet person and I am so glad you are finally done with Danielle. Ive had a weird feeling about her from the get go. I tried to give her a chance but shes sooooo crazy! Keep positve, stay sweet and congrats on your new baby!

Jaqueline,

You are not weak...you see the good in people. But, unfortunately, sometimes the extreme outweighs the good and you have to see that, too.

From one Jersey girl to another,

Aviva

Jacqueline, The way! to go girl. I think all you girls are wonderful. As for Caroline. She cares about you. Maybe she can be aggressive. I like that about her.. And I have to say, I admirer you also for believing in what you feel just as well. Congrats on the new addition (baby boy) to the family. When Caroline made the statement that Danielle was garbage. I ask myself what did she do. I respect Dina for not wanting disclose this.. because that is what is means to be "Family". I'll keep my speculations to myself. Being the woman she is; I just can imagine. Hopefully you will not have much drama this season. Stay the nice person you are.. Good Bye!

Jaqueline,

Congrats on the new baby boy. I have three and they are a blessing. I must admit that I am a reality show junky. I think that you are the nicest, most carring, friendly, supportive, authentic, genuin, and beautiful person I have ever watched. I am honestly jealous of you. Never mind what anyone ever tells you. You know yourself and your family. Love your family and your life!!

You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lansing, MI

You are totally my favorite housewife of NJ! Your real and youve never lied about anything on the show. You tell the truth even when people dont want you to and I love that. Danielle is LOST! She needs alot of help and prayer. Most of her actions stem from her child hood and that is apparent but none of them are excusable. She's a big girl that knows right from wrong and you definitely dont need to be around her toxic state of mind. I think you just see the good in everyone but unfortunately not everyone can be saved and in this case Danielle's bad outways any good that she has left in her. Congratulations to you and your family on this beautiful new beggining. God Bless!
Shayna-

Grow up and don't let your sister-inlaws mafia you. Seriously I hate the fact that its about them. Caroline is a bully, whatever Danielle has done, so have your sister-in-laws.

OMG !!! Way to go J. Keep it up. You're amazing.:)

all of you guys live in the past too much!!!!

Jacqueline, I love you on the housewives! Unfortnately I can totally relate to what you went through last season. I have just had 3 miscarriages in 9 months and cannot afford a specialist right now so we are going to try again. Can you offer me any advice or give me some insight as to how you kept your determination? Thank you so much, I really would appreciate any feedback.

it was not cool the way you were friends with someone who you knew was trashing Dina. Its smart that you arent friends with her now that she is trashing you. But I cant imagine how much that must have hurt Dina and Caroline.

You really are the nicest and the most open eyed person I have ever seen. Danielle is a BITCH. As you can tell, not having friends and being surrounded by four walls in her own home, are driving her insane. I hope all you people in New Jersey STAY AWAY FROM HER!... Especially, keep your sons away from her. Sorry Danielle, but according to the show and the actions you, yourself performed live on camera, you need medical help.
Being from Chicago, when you say things like "I won't come alone" and other nonsense like that, that is very clearly a threat. You don't only need to be from Chicago or New Jersey to understand that, you IDIOT. I hope you get help and stop threatening people because you, yourself don't know what is in store for you.
As for Jacqueline, you keep doing your thing and keep your family safe from the Psychopath.

That Danielle is no friend of yours or anyone elses. Your husband was right, what kind of friend ignores the fact that you had a baby and couldn't call or send you a card or flowers? Danielle is all about Danielle and will never be there as your friend, dump her now before she ruins your marriage and your family.

Jacqueline,

You look to be a genuinely good person. However, I do believe that you are bullied by your husband's sisters. Like you can't be friends with someone they don't like.. it's like they say to you " How dare you go against us by talking to her or being friendly with her , (Danielle)". What is this junior high or high school? I mean really! Caroline is the matriarch, but she is definitely a bully. The beef is with them and Danielle and some how they pulled you in it. Teresa is an instigator and I noticed that from last season and still now. You need to make them aware, because you speak to Danielle, doesn't mean I'm going against the family.

I think you should have listened to your sisters, they tried to spare you. You should have seen the way she was acting toward Dina as a sign that she was bad news. I am a firm believer in family and that you should stick by your family no matter what. If someone was talking crap about my family I would not like that person. But I guess that you had already known her for a while, huh? Whatever the case, Im glad that she's not in your life anymore. I think she's kind of crazy. Seriously though, I won't even message on her blog. I think you hit the nail when you you said she definitely needs some kind of help. usually I try to be really understanding of people and I feel for others but I see her spreading venom everywhere she goes and I just feel like she's out to get everybody. I feel really sorry for her daughters. Poor babies:( Lots of love from California!! ~Rachel p.s. I can't believe she wrote that thing about your daughter. That was a new low even for her.

I used to like you, but since you let your family tell you who your friends can be.....your just another fallower. I wont be watching anymore of NJ. I'll stick with NY and OC..... they are real

congrats you have a very beautiful baby.i really think you should think more about being friends with a crazy person.Danielle really needs some help.People like her dont change you should protect your family from someone so crazy.Your husband really has a point

I love you and am so happy for yall that you now have Baby Nicholas! I can't wait to see what happens this Season! I absolutely love yall!!

Jacqueline, First off congratulations on your beautiful baby boy. Second, you're funny girl! Like to see that you're showing your personality this season! I just moved to Jersey, about 1/2 hr. from FL, and I'm proud to be here! So glad you ladies are back on!

Congrats on your baby...I am so happy for you.

Jacqueline, you are true friend anyone would be glad to have.

Bless you, your family and those you hold dear.

You are a sweetheart Laurita! Do not worry about Danielle...time will tell and hopefully Bravo will get rid of her. I would personally say you all should quit the show if she doesnt haha..that would be funny because a show of just her would make us so sick- ugh. Anyways, congrats on the baby!! your family is great dont ever let some stranger CRAZY person come in the middle of you guys,...besos!

So glad the Lord has blessed you with a beutiful baby boy. Please pray for Danielle. SHe needs it. Please don't wasted any more blog time on her. She doesn't deserve it.

Congrats on that baby boy! Too hansome. I think you are too good of a friend to some people and we both know who I'm talking about. I think your husband was right about her not coming about or anything when you had Nicholas. I wish more of my friends were as free hearted as you are. Best of luck this season. Never forget keep your family first, blood is thicker than water.

Jacqueline...I did have a lot of respect for you because you, at first, held your own...but you really disappointed me when you let other people rule your mind and make choices for you.

You are a grown woman and you should be able to pick and choose your friends..not Caroline, not your husband, and definitely not their family.

Stand-up for yourself for a change and perhaps your daughter will learn from your example!!

Well, Jacqueline I am happy for you that you put Danielle out of your life. My father once told me to stay away from unhappy, unlucky and broke people. Unfortunately, I have found his advise to save me from on coming misfortune. Sadly Danielle falls into this category. Stay happy!

i think you are lucky you have the sister-in-laws you have. I think you took a big chance letting someone like danielle in. for your husband to say i don't want her in our lives she must be really bad at this point. she should move to california or something.

Jacqueline, I love you because, you are a genuine, true, real down to earth person.....I like the fact that you made your decision based on your own experience with her....Stay sweet and lovely,God Bless You and your Family.

Hi i am so happy on the birth of your baby.oh he is so cute God bless him.When i saw the show i was like.. your husband was correct in what he said when you have a baby your friend's would there the same day of the birth wanting to see the baby make sure you are ok,to hear that she had not even called.You did a lot for her like you said i beleive you did and you know what.. go on with your life.You never spoke bad about her.

At times i felt like you, bad for her that maybe she just wanted to be accepted but if you say she did you wrong like that its best to say goodbye to that frienship.

Jacqueline, much congratulations on your new season and beautiful baby. He looks so much like his daddy. You and your husband have a great relationship. Keep up the good work.

Congrats on the new baby. You are the sweetest RHONJ. You have a big heart and that is why you kept trying with Danielle. Glad you finally see how toxic she is to you and your family. You do not need her! Danielle cannot even see how toxic she is to her own children because it is only HER that matters. Surround yourself with love.

You have definitely given Danielle every chance, more than most people would be given. I wonder if the "mafia princess" doesn't have a screw loose.

Listen to you husband. He makes a lot of sense about Danielle. She is so full of rage that I am afraid of what she will do. Thank God her kids talked her out of going to the fundraiser. At least they have some sense of right and wrong. Family is everything and thank God you are in a good one.

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