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Teresa Giudice

An Open Book

Teresa explains why she can't discuss certain parts of her life.

May 7, 2012

Sadly, it's turned into something else. None of us went on the first seasons of Housewives thinking we could turn it into anything. We were just happy to share our lives and our struggles (remember when Bethenny wasn't a billionaire and couldn't pay her bills?). Now people beg to get on so they can cash in. And they do it without caring who they hurt, even family. They do things on purpose just to stir up drama. I am very thankful for the great things that came out of being a Housewife, but of course, I'd trade it all because sometimes the negatives -- like friendships falling apart and families broken up -- aren't worth it. But it is what it is, and I have to make the best of it and try and take the high road. And I will keep trying!

I don't like watching myself from a year ago on Housewives, because I did let some of the drama get to me. It's hard not to when it seems like everyone around you is doing their best to pick on you, bait you, and try and make you look bad. That's not what I'm about. You know me -- I react but I don't set out to act out. I don't plot or try and pretend I'm something I'm not. My family and friends know it too, and they seem to be having a great time trying to get me to "react." Of course, I'm not perfect, and sometimes they do find just the right thing to get me upset, but I am proud of the fact that I walk away, and I don't do the same back to them.

To answer all of your questions, I don't think I'm being ganged up on or bullied. I just think the other cast members know that blowing little things in my life out of proportion and constantly talking about me all day takes the focus off things they don't like in their own lives. That's fine. I can take it!

You all know my life is a pretty open book -- way more open than I ever thought it would be -- but it's open. I've said since Season 1: "There are no skeletons in my freakin' closet. Thank you, thank you very much." That doesn't mean I'm perfect. That doesn't mean my life is all wine and roses. But especially after being on the show, every single bad thing that could be written about me and my husband (true or false) has been written. It hasn't been fun, but we've survived it.

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It's easy to write a blog after the fact. You're not fooling me, T. You are completely transparent.

Get a check up from the neck up treeee....come on now!

You really do need to get a life. you twist things so that they fit in your own illogical mind. Pathetic

Theresa- you are the problem...no matter how you spin it. Until you realize this- you will have the same problems with everyone in your life.

I think you are terrific and this was well said..I will be buying your new book also.

Yes"iamelh62" in answer to your question, I can see through Melissa. So can everyone I know that watches. Weird, they only print the tweens and vapid folks who can't. There is no way when 31 out of 33 of my friends who watch absolutely hate her, that it's not the norm. Stats have it. The Bravo poll last night always favors the one in the seat with Andy. Even Danielle won when she was on. NBC LG/NT did a follow up poll last night and Teresa won by a landslide. 86%.Here's the really sick part follow me here: LAST NIGHT, Melissa said to Teresa, "when Joe came home after you told him I could leave for a richer man, he CRIED". Okay, so Joe came home that night, told his wife and he cried. Uh huu, well then WHY did we see a scene DAYS LATER where Joe said, and I quote, "Do you know what Teresa said to me the other day?" and Melissa coyly said "Nooo, what?" And then Joe proceeded to tell her. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the despicable...Melissa and Joe already had the conversation the night he came home. They then REINACTED it for the television cameras . They actually had to have the conversation where Joe said, "OK, lets say it again, only you act surprised when I tell you." That is absolutely disgusting beyond reproach. Listen Joe Gorga, if you have the B**ls to do the talking heads during the interviews to malign your sister every chance you get like you're a housewife, then have the b**ls to get a blog on here. You are a wimp of a man and a brother. Shame on you. No wonder your father is ashamed of you. I would be too. Can't believe you set that scene up. Melissa is everything I hope my dusghter does not grow up to be. She has ruined The Gorga Sr’s last years on earth. All because she was jealous Teresa had a show she wasn’t on.

Dear Teresa, I LOVE YOU !! U are so spot-on !!!! Your true fans know and understand what you are going through. Keep your head up.

This woman is delusional! If you can't find any accountability in your problems, then you will never move past them. 5 G's Teresa! (GOOD GOD GIRL, GET a GRIP)

Teresa, I love you on this show!! Don't let your family troubles bring you down (even though I know you haven't). You're strong, beautiful, have an amazing family (kind of) and friends who would never bash you or be mean to you. keep your head held high we love you!!

TERESA, DON'T WORRY ABOUT THESE PEOPLE. I KNOW IT'S HARDER SAID THAN DONE SINCE THIS IS YOUR FAMILY BUT AS FAR AS CAROLINE AND JAC GO YOU DO NOT NEED THEM IN YOUR LIFE. STAY STRONG.

Beautiful blog. And you are right always keeping loving even if it's from a distance. Takes to much energy to hate and your personality tells me you don't know how to hate. Hope great things continue for you and your beautiful family.

I guess it is only okay when you talk about your legal issues to magazines who pay you to talk about it. Doesn't your lawyer tell you not to do that? By the way, I loved, loved, loved when you and Jacqueline were talking about the Melissa -Joe thing while she was doing your make up and you said "ba, ba, ba, now here's the big ba"! I mean do you hear yourself! I think you meant to say but! When you get caught in a lie, I love how you try to twist it around and make it about you! Always the victim right Tre! I am glad Caroline & Jacqueline finally jumped of the Teresa bandwagon and realized what a joke you really are!

Teresa, girl you are so strong! Keep you head high and keep loving your girls. Nothing of the other mess matters. You know now that Caroline and Jacqs are not your friends, steer clear and leave them in the past.

Teresa,

Truly, you must be the most deluded person I have ever seen. YOU caused the issues, and YOU are the one who tried to put focus on others because your husband had been in jail. YOU are the one who talks to the tabloids and YOU involved Kim D in this.

I don't believe for a second that you heard any rumor - I think that was a calculated move on your part because you are miserable and are jealous of the relationship your brother and Melissa have. She is younger, she is beautiful and has a bright future ahead of her and that just annoys the hell out of you.

Your brother had every RIGHT to tell his WIFE - he owes her loyalty and she comes first not YOU.

IF you call that blog taking the high road, you are seriously confused about what the high road is, being humble for your mistakes and owning them. I really use to adore you now. I hope you find yourself Teresa, you are making serious mistakes with people that have loved you for years!!

Listen Danielle, I mean Teresa, be honest! Your intentions are definitely not what you are trying to portray. Just admit it and maybe others will respect you!

Teresa, I think you are a wonderful person! I don't know if you are friendly with your bro or his wife, but I want to say they really need to be taken off the show. It hurts to see Joey let his wife act this was ...and it hurts even more that he is acting this way! If he were my brother I would be crushed!!

I watched Melissa's face during the altercation and as I have seen in the past, she has this calm smirk on her face. She is mean! But I am guessing she learned well from her sisters!

I can't wait to see you at your book signing this weekend!! I have your first 2 books and they are GREAT!! The Antonia's Tuscan Apple Torte is amazing!!

Love you T!!

Not buying it Theresa, sorry. If you truly respected your Brother's wife, you would have not fed him the comment about Melissa leaving him for a richer guy. That is just plain ugly, rude, and very evil. I don't like my Brother's wife, but I have enough respect for him and her that I would NEVER say somehting like that to him. You can clearly tell you are jealous of their relationship. Try to water your garden, and maybe you wouldn't envy theirs so much. Just saying.

Teresa...keep your head up and ignore the horrible comments. This season has been difficult to watch. It's heartbreaking. Hopefully Bravo will smarten up and give you your own show giving us all the positive aspects of your life and none of the pettiness brought on by the other castmates. Much love and continued SUCCESS!!

Be strong Teresa.....we all see you going through hell....as you said love your family and friends from a distance...thats the best thing to do for now.

Man up Teresa...admit your wrong for once

Teresa, you need to be committed. You make crap up to suit whatever it is you are trying to say or whomever you are trying to blame. Melissa did nothing wrong...you do owe her an apology. You had no business being mad because your brother talks to his wife. That's what husbands do, moron!!

Love you Teresa! Stay strong.

I absoultely love you, and I have seen right through melissa since season 3 episode 1.

Be strong Teresa.....we all see you going through hell....as you said love your family and friends from a distance...thats the best thing to do for now.

Tre,

I dont know how you are getting through the hell that Melissa and your family and so called friends are putting you through. Do they watch this show, If M isnt putting you down, she has nothing to say. They are jealous of your success. Melissa will never let up, she is trying to make a name for herself, she is Danielle without armed convicts. Your brother will hardly answer without looking at her first. She controls him w/sex and you can tell its getting difficult for her. Rosie confronted you and then wouldnt take a message back to Joe G. Please see that they just want you to look bad. Dont give them the oportunity! Love you and the kids.

Be strong Teresa.....we all see you going through hell....as you said love your family and friends from a distance...thats the best thing to do for now.

Teresa, I've been following all season's of NJHW and you made a statement in your blog "if you've been following, you would know me". I must say that aside from the ridicule amongst your friends and family, I really wish you would lower your armor a little and reach out for help. And I don't mean financially. I completely understand how you are trying to stay strong for your children, your marriage, everything you represent and have established throughout the years, standing by your book and all, but I would like to see the sentimental Teresa (and I know she exists) who can reach out and cry on someone's shoulder and really tell us what is bothering you, and what you want from your family. I don't buy this whole "she-said/he-said" nonsense, and quite frankly, am pretty much over it. I really feel like you need to stop trying to "represent" and come clean with sincere apologies (were they are necessary). I truly hope that aside from Jacqueline, Melissa, Kathy and Caroline, you at least have ONE real person in your life who will give this sort of advise too. Hang in there girl! I know this is all a facade to hide your pain, agony and real emotions. P.S. loved your hair at the party ;)

Love, love, love Teresa.

I think that Melissa is a real piece of work for going on this show and airing out all your family problems.

I see this situation for what it really boils down to, no matter what wrong doings were done by BOTH Teresa and Melissa in between.

Teresa love your blog! We all make mistakes and learn from them! Your brother confronted your hubby over rumors stated about your marriage so you then confronted your brother on rumors you heard about his marriage! What's good for the goose should be good for the gander! It's that simple! You did treat Melissa respectfully throughout your argument, when indeed she called you a coward and provoked you to do something to her phsically! She should respect your request not to state certain words and subject matter! Your kids are older and more aware of what's going on and they watch the show! Doesn't she realize that! She has no charisma, no subtleness, no class! She cheapens your brother with her flaunting ways! Shame! Now I see why your parents don't like her!

Teresa, You have a WORLD of problems, You do not need to be stirring up things between your brother and your sister in law. You are a pot stirrer and looking for trouble. Stay out of their personal business. Concentrate on your personal life, looks like it needs it. People want the best for you but you do not want the best for others. You have used Jacqueline and Caroline so you have lost them. They were there for you and you misused their trust. You probably don't get a second chance. People don't trust you anymore. Concentrate on your home fires. ....lots going on there that you are blowing off. And people know, just so you know, that going away in Jersey, means jail. You want the publicity, so everyone knows. They can't unsee all this crap you put into the tabloids. They are not stupid.

You dont casually talk about what others legal issues are but you will casually talk about Melissa cheating on your brother? You really are twisted. You arent being ganged up on you are finally getting what you deserve.

stay strong teresa your such an amazing person. don't let jealous people bring you down!

I think this episode it did make you look bad, I think it is your approach however I do think any sister would be concerned about their brothers wife getting a bunch of fame and divorcing him, it happens all the time. Melissa is clearly trying to play the victim and Jaquoline and Caroline are backstabbers and I would not want to be "that kind of Italian" they have no loyalty they barley know Melissa and Kathy and now they jump ship with them. There is a saying "my enemies enemy is a friend of mine" and I think that is what is happening in your case. Your better off finding some new friends!

Teresa, Stop trying to explain yourself to these ladies.. They are on a witch hurt and you are the target. What they don't seem to understand is. Without you they wont have a show... Good job on the Apprentice

Love you Teresa! You are the best, hold your head up! The others are so jealous, they have no story line without T!!!!!

You must stay away from Kim. She loves to stir the turd, and that is the LAST thing you need right now. Start treating Melissa the way you'd like to be treated, princess.

You must stay away from Kim. She loves to stir the turd, and that is the LAST thing you need right now. Start treating Melissa the way you'd like to be treated, princess.

Hey Tre - Keep your chin up. Good job on the apprentice and remember- cream rises. I do believe you are being poked to react by those mean people. Trust Rosie and Kathy. They truly do love you. Caroline you should let go, She is a mean woman. TEAM Teresa

Love Love Love this blog! you rock Teresa!! xoxo

Poor girl, I just don't know how you are holding up under all of this pressuer. Teresa I really wish they would give you your own show. Your castmates are in afrenzy to stay relevant, and it's SO OBVIOUS they are doing it at your expense. Do they not worry that your children and parents might see this. Caroline was so quick to tell Jacqueline how she had hurt "her" parents, but she seems not to realize that "SHE" is hurting your parents.

I hope your parents are holding up through this public flogging of their child. I don't know what I would do if my son went on national TV and allowed people to speak negatively about his sister like your brother Joe does. I don't know how as a parent I could stomach my son calling his sister "garbage". I have a boy and a girl, and I hope they never let spouses come between their love. Good luck Teresa, I will be glad when this drama is over for you. LOBBY FOR YOUR OWN SHOW GIRL!!

You're so right. When this show started it was so fun to watch. A group of women living and enjoying life together. Now...not so much. I know you say you can handle it but really, it's hard to watch.

You are a better woman than I, Teresa. No way could I have stood there. "You owe me an apology!!" No, honey your husband does for being such a little girl and running to his Mommy about everything. I still can't believe he took a private conversation with his sister and told the whole world. Who does that?!?! No brother of mine, that's for sure.

Keep doing you, Teresa. God Bless!

CONGRATULATIONS TERESA!!!!! The final five on Celeb.Apprentice!! You did good girl!! Teresa, I just cannot believe the actions of your brother, sister in law, Caroline and Jacqueline. It really is like some demon from the Exorcist got into them. I think Joey and Melissa just wanted fame. Caroline has such a hard on about what you wrote in the cookbook. Jacqueline doesn't know anything. But in the end I hope that you and your family can truely be happy. That is all that matters. You are a good girl, a good daughter and family member, a great Mom and wife and a loyal friend. If others don't see it then it is their loss. Team T all the way!!!

I wish you knew how to remain calm. Everyone stirs you up to have plots on the show... Even the husbands. This is the housewives not husband show. Your brother has more airtime than the other girls. It's annoying. This is your show, and they are leeches on you. Why do you continue to feed them. Take the high rode, you are being used. I think they might be jealous and trying to ice you out from the show. Stay strong and positive and don't let them bring you down.

Theresa just stop, before you ruin your relationship with your brother forever.

Your actions clearly show you have animosity towards your sister-in-law. I think you secretly wish your husband could be the husband your brother is. He is AWESOME!

I'm glad your hanging in there and not letting others insecurities affect you. Clearly Melissa has issues and is trying to validate her dislike for you by claiming your the one with the problem, when clearly she is the one who has a problem. Melissa is such an instigator I really hope her influence on the rest of the cast members end soon. Honestly I just fast forward when they all bad mouth you its just so annoying at this point and not fun to watch. You're not perfect but that doesn't mean you deserve to be micromanaged by your friends and family to the point were it becomes to cruel to watch.

Keep your head up, you wl be fine.

Oh please, Teresa. You say you "have too much respect" for Melissa and your brother, but you feel the need to run to him with the RUMOR you heard?! And you don't know why Jacqueline is in the middle of your problem. Hello, you put her there. I always thought you were a bully, but now watching RHONJ and CA, I think you are bully AND not too bright.

It seems as though you can never take any accountability for your actions. Even months later, taking the "high road" is just a way for you to avoid accountability. The appropriate response to Melissa would've been an apology, that you were sorry for interfering with her marriage and you were out of line. Even if you did hear ridiculous rumors like that, IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, so you should've stayed out of their marriage.

It was childish of you to use your brother's text messages as an justification for saying something like that about Meliisa to your brother. Of course your brother is going to tell Melissa what you said, SHE'S HIS WIFE! Melissa had every right to be furious with you, and your brother had every right to be hurt by you saying something like that.

You are really fake. Im definitely not a Melissa fan but geez you are a work of art. You dont like to be called out when your words or actions come back to hunt you. Stay out of Joey marriage he will make his own marriage mistakes. You feed right into Melissa's drama. Its so irritating watching you two argue over nothing. You like to dish it but cant take it.