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Gretchen's Message to the Haters
Gretchen responds to her and Slade's critics and wonders why Alexis lets Lydia speak so freely.
May 7Hi Guys! Wow what a couple of past weeks! Work has been so busy lately, and I barely have had time to even sit down and watch these episodes myself. I have to say, it's sometimes hard to watch these episodes because at times it brings back some hard feelings and sad emotions. This was filmed in the fall, which was nearly six months ago, so lots of things have changed since then.
First off it's important to me to say thank you very much for all the kind messages of love, compassion, and heartfelt prayers regarding Slade's son Grayson. It truly was a very scary time for us, as we were not sure if Grayson was going to wake up from his sixteenth major brain surgery he had back in October. It was a very sad time for the whole family.
As you can imagine it was a stressful, and difficult time for Slade personally, for me personally, and for us as a couple. It truly challenged us in ways we hadn't been tested before. We had a lot of sad moments of tears, fear, frustration, and anger. Even though we actually were apart for a lot of those five months (Grayson was out in New York) it actually made our relationship even stronger. It was during those months that I realized that this man was the kind of man I wanted to have forever by my side. When you go through what we did when Grayson was at his worst, and when the doctors were not sure if he was going to make it, you create a forever bond. I saw Slade in a light I had never even seen him in before. He was brave and strong and courageous, yet so fragile, weak, and broken. I knew he needed me there by his side and that is why I was with him. Although you didn't see it, I was there before Grayson went into surgery as moral support for Slade.
Guess it doesn't feel too good hearing the truth...but it was all good when you Tamra and Heather were ganging up on Alexis. The kitchen is HOT!
Just watching the episode again and I totally forgot Vicki called you a stupid person, and you didn't say anything to her! Hello!! She called you a stupid and you didn't even stand up for yourself. Are you scared of Vickie? seems so.. Your so freaking Lame Gretchen. Vicki would of tore your head off and you know this. I'm sitting her listening to Alexis plead with yall to leave her alone. You can't even stand up for yourself. Maybe you weren't sure if anybody would have your back if you went off on Vicki. That was a stupid comment. It's her first Grandchild! Yes its the baby of her baby. Have some kids Gretch before you try to give advice. You will never understand until then.
What kind of message could you possibly have Gretchen? There is not a thing you can possibly say that could eclipse your horrendous behavior. Vicky was right about you all a long. Alexis was the only one that tolerated you while the others pecked at you like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. The way you threw Alexis under the bus speaks volumes about your self seeking and selfishness. Your a follower and a bully. Own it.
I am struggling with infertility and though I know that isn't what you are going through, I do wish you the best of luck with being able to have a child of your own. With that said, if you do have a child, you are going to have to grow up and stop being such a selfish person. Tamra has always been rude since the beginning but I tolerated her because of her friendship with Vickie. I don't understand what has happened to you this year, but WOW you have turned into a total bully. Have you went back and watched the episodes? I hope that you will, and learn that you are so ugly acting the way that you do. The words that come out of your mouth are not what I would have expected from you. I am no longer a fan and if you keep up this attitude on the show its safe to say that BRAVO will lose yet another viewer due to the mean girls.
Gretchen, kissing Tamra's behind is unbecoming. What else will you do to "fit' in. Get a clue!
Wow! To the last several comments below.... All of the behavior that you are talking about Gretchen for you are displaying in a extremely more hurtful way. Gretchen has her faults but so does everyone else. I think she is one of the most honest people and stays true to herself through all of the bull. And she has never seemed smart to you?? She seems pretty smart to me.. she does well for herself and has figured out how to take care of herself without a man supporting her! So with that said... your moma should have raised you with some manners.. if you dont have anything positive to say.. shut your mouths!!!
cstar04 Well I guess your mama didnt do such a great job herself. As for Gretchen her actions calls for a response. Gretchen is not true to herself because if she was she would stop being such an ass kisser to Tamra and do the right thing!! so if you dont like it to bad!!!
@cstar04 Gretchen is the exact opposite of someone who has been "true to herself". Gretchen, along with her noticeably silent sidekick, are the most self-centered people I've ever seen.
Just because someone isn't perfect doesn't mean you can gang up on them and throw them to the sharks. Okay, we all have friends who have flaws, some are loosey goosey, flakes, irresponsible, brag too much, swear too much, but in the end, if someone messes with them...you are done. You are a holly go lightly type of friend, and, interestingly, so isn't Tamara so you two are a match made in heaven. I have plenty of friends who may not want to hear me the first time when I try to help them, but it does not mean I am going to give up. Tamara has stabbed every friend she has in the back, look at her track record, shame on you. If you think that your, Tamara and Heather's behavior was okay to do to someone who was trying to be supportive of a friend and put the past behind her....think again. Secondly, Tamara, since when doesn't speak her mind...she knew she was going to attack Alexis, so that is why she agreed to allow her to come....we are not blind, stupid, or deaf...I hope Eddie wakes up before he ruins his life....
Gretchen: The first couple of seasons I watched you, you were a kind soul and my favorite housewife. Your new found mean-spirited, hateful, selfish, rude, thoughtless, immature, did I mention SELFISH behavior makes me turn my TV off. Get over yourself, realize what is important in life, drop the toxic Tamra relationship and realize that Heather is a rude neophyte to the show who shows her lack of self confidence each and every time she is on camera. I feel horrible for her husband that he has to live with her. Gretchen, you have never seemed smart to me, but I do remember you being kind. Let's get back to that . . . okay?
@smithpk66 , I dislike Tamra more than anyone on TV, but I can't help but believe she was right about Gretchen all along. She lies,she's mean, she's sneaky. She just had most of us fooled. Well, she had me fooled and I don't like feeling foolish.
Why do you guys continue insisting on Alexis behavior, just let her be! Off course she does not want to hear about it, especially coming from women who are wanting to humiliate her. It's BS when you say you are only wanting to help her, it's sad to see how fake you have become.
@Yvette1506 , I agree. She's never done anything to any of them. They are not good people.
I think your awesome, beautiful and keep your chin up..... You will always have jealous haters. Do what feels right for you, your life and your relationship. Of all the OC ladies your my favorite. Keep it classy !
@ReneeHopkins Did you say "classy"? Are we watching the same show?
I really need to watch more of this show to figure out who is nuts and who isn't. I think Gretchen probably just has a more natural friendship with Tamra than she did with Alexis. I don't think Alexis is a bad person at all but I do think she is a bit over the top with the husband thing and religion but to each his own.
I do think that this whole cast is a bit caught up in their own instant fame though. I don't think they realize that when this show is done so are they. These sort of insta -celebrities have a short shelf life. I know there are few exceptions to that rule..but think about it. How many insta-celebrities have there been and how many turned it into an actual career?
Anyway, I don't think Gretchen is a bad person from what I see, I think she sticks to whatever suits her at that moment in her life. Now, I guess that is Tamra.
Bigwednesday Yeah, you need to watch more of the show, especially if this is your first or 2nd season. I would if I were you, it will give you a more accurate picture of what is going on. I don't normally reply to these blogs but I just made up a user name and password because I am getting so riled up over their behavior, I might just have to reply to their blogs (this is my first time replying).
Quite shocked at Gretchens personality transplant, Alexis always had her back when Tamra was bitching about her and now she's teamed up with Tamra and BULLYING Gretchen! That last vicious attack was obviously pre planned. Tampa could have diffused that situation before hand by sending Alexis a discreet text saying not to come. She just wanted maximum drama and humiliation!
Gretchen I love your hair. And Slade is not a sleazy man, he is not! And Gretchen, you have standards when it comes to friends and boyfriends. You are a deep soul, with deep convictions.
BrandiRocks Everyone has standards, hers are too low, that's the problem. If she makes friends with someone from a ghetto who is screeching at parties, throwing wine into people's faces, rumoring, calling names, cursing, and bullying, and she starts doing the same, she should be ready when people comment on her behavior toward others.
@BrandiRocks Deep!?!? There is nothing "deep" about Gretchen! She said herself that she is one of the mean girls sitting at the lunch table where no one else is welcome.
I'm TEAM ALEXIS even more after reading this post by Gretchen.
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I'm with you, I'm even more Team Alexis after this blog by Gretchen. I just wish the "old" Gretchen would come back, the one that existed before she became friends with Tamra. I liked her so much better.
I have to agree the way you are with Vicki is rude and just mean. Tamra is not coming across the screen as a nice girl so you look so jealous trying to defend her where Vicki isconcerned. You really should stay out of their affair you have nothing to do with it so let them put their friendship back together without your input, espically a negative one at that. Wishing Slade's son the best and hope his family can have some peace.
annesworld Vicki has been nothing but rude to Gretchen, in every season. Gretchen didn't say don't be friends with Vicki, she said watch your back if you do. I agree with that. Vicki is the person who is all fine and "whoo hoo" until you dare to disagree with her or not do what she tells you to do.
Jodibelle annesworld Tamra said very clearly that Eddie and Gretchen dont want her to stay friends with Vicki!
Are people hating when they are showing your true colors? It would be nice to see the nice girl you once were but hanging around with Tamra has changed you for the worse. If you don't see that when you watch these episodes, then I do truly feel sorry for you. There are no justifications for your mean actions towards Alexis yet you try to make excuses all the time. The truth is if you no longer like her or want to consider her your friend, so be it. It is your right. But what ever happened to showing others - even those you don''t like are are simply in your presence - some simple common courtesy and respect. Is that difficult for you to do? The point is the conversation was between Tamra and Alexis and you just butted in and acted so immature. Geez....open your eyes and take a good look at yourself! Instead of you feeling sorry for Alexis, you are the one (along with Tamra) who most of all are pitying. You both are that pathetic!
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I agree with you prbronze103. Gretchen was my favorite housewife by far but since she has become friends with Tamra I'm seeing a complete opposite person from who she was before. Gretchen's behavior at the dinner party was shocking and childish in my opinion. I have so much more respect for Alexis and how she handled those bullies at the dinner. Like it or not Gretchen needs to own up to the fact that she, Tamra and Heather are bullies, plain and simple. I would also know why everyone is now considered "haters". Just because people and many here I see were hugs fans of you Gretchen at one time but because we are speaking our minds about your behavior and your extreme personality change doesn't make us haters. Can we give you the same advice you gave to Alexis? If you can't take the "heat" maybe it's time to get out of the kitchen. You signed up for this reality show so just like you are allowed to express your opinions on your blog and on Twitter aren't we the fans also able to express our opinions? Maybe you shouldn't sit at the lunch table anymore and allow your lunch money to be taken Gretchen. Isn't that the same advice you had for Alexis? Could it be time for you to quit the show and move on with your life if you are unable to accept our opinions without calling people that were fans of yours now haters because we don't like the change in you? We most certainly are not jealous of you Gretchen because at least for me, beauty inside is far more important than the beauty outside and since you have become friends with Tamra there is no longer much beauty left inside and it's getting uglier and uglier and more childish by the week. Alexis had your back so many, many times when Tamra was attacking you over the years Gretchen and to see you turn so violently nasty and vile to because her now is very is so shocking and disappointing. I agree with what prbronze said about pitying you Gretchen and Tamra because without a doubt you both are pathetic and mean. You don't like Alexis any longer that's fine but seriously did you have to turn so vicious, vile and into a downright bully?
Just watched the dinner party episode again. Horrible behavior by grown women. Tamara, Heather and You are just plain and simple BULLIES
Before you buy Gretchen brand handbags and makeup, remember she said we can 'suck it'! Yeah, that makes me want to buy your stuff! LOL
I really hope you are off the show next year, so tired of Slade.
Happening ROGLOL!! Brilliant comment, I couldn't agree more!
I'm watching the marathon while enjoying my Mothers Day. Oh you use to be one of my favorites on the show. Watching the one where all of you go to dinner at Tamra's gym. Seeing you doing your hand motions while sitting on the couch is PITFUL. Then when you say and yell when Alexis leaves just makes you ugly. You are part of the mean girls which is making you such an ugly person. Not a fan of you!!
i agree with bluesky and pretty much everybody on here you are come on as a two face heather needs to be recast right along with Tamara thanks to the 3 stoogies i miss orange county and yea i do think there is BULLING going on ...... RECAST ORANGE COUNTY!!!!!
I hope that you are not as evil as you are being portrayed.
You are beautiful on the exterior but you are not showing any inner beauty.
Lose Tamra - she is horrible.
I was once a fan of yours and I don't think you will ever be liked by me! You are so mean and disgusting! Your hand movements were so low class I can't imagine something more gross!!!
@JessMare looks like Gretchen has had plenty of practice with the gestures. Very, very unlady like.
After hearing you complaining about Alexis and telling her she has no right to be annoyed that people tell her what's wrong with her and then you tell her to leave RHOC if she doesn't like it. Well you Gretchen need to put your BIG girl panties on and deal with it just like you told Alexis to deal with it or leave!
Like the Pot calling the Kettle Black!!!!
You are using Lydia's words to try to make your words ok. By saying she said this or that and it was ok but when I did it wasnt..B.S, I didnt see her clapping when Alexis was throw out of the party. And I didnt see her whispering in Tamra's ear about Alexis. You can not compare yourself to her. You are A very spoiled child. You are in love with Tamra, she is all you want to make happy. You are a trouble maker. Then act like you are so inocent.
In reading more posts I see they say you changed. Nope I don't think so. Before you were always happy, joking and witty. Only difference is at all these events you were being suppressed by the mean girls. And yeah they were really mean then, but that is the past so move along people!!!! She was always like this! Before no one hung with her so she could be herself. I think she likes to joke make people smile, and girls will be girls stuff. Point blank they are all pretty made self made woman, and you are all jealous and let me be the first to say I AM jealous too. But the difference between me and you haters. I find it empowering to see these woman go on with turmoil and troubles, as well as good times. You should all pay attention and get off your arses and do something besides watch someone else living the life YOU WISH you had!!! hahahahha :P~
Love All the woman On OC Housewives!!!! Kudos Girls!!! :)
Hi Gretchen!!! :) Don't let these people bring you down. They are all jealous. point blank. You are pretty self made woman. As they sit home following your blogs cause they have NO life of their own. LOL I mean really. When you were that elderly gentleman. Everyone knocked you and talked mad junk! So I guess these alleged nice people think he would have been better off alone and sick hum??? They are ridiculous! I watch your show faithfully, well was faithfully before Obamanomics!!! Had to let cable go, but still watch what I can here! Anyways, your amazing woman, you have a great family! I remember the episode you were all on the lake!!! That looked like good times!!! Whole lotta love right there! You have a wonderful boyfriend. I have seen many a good man be in the child support game and it is crazy, at least he is making efforts to do something about it. The haters will be hating, they have no life no enjoy so they watch your life with envy!!!! Haha You keep that chin up and tell them to take a fly holy mollies for them selves and keep on keeping on Girlfriend!!!
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Jealous? When Tamra was downing Gretchen, I use to feel so bad for her. People are tripping because she changed from a sweet, kind person to a complete and utter selfish, mean fool.
Happy Mother's Day to all
Bravo.. Pls pls get Gretchen off along with the Tamra. I used to love this show! Pretty doesn't make the show.
Gretchen's message to the Haters?.....Gretchen is a Hater.....period.
Gretchen, I think you are a good person, you work hard and stand by your true self. I think you of all people have a right to say what you want to Vicki or whoever because of all that you endured before. However, watch out: believe people when they reveal themselves to you. Tamra is the same person that attacked you, now she just has some other targets. Please don't align yourelf with someone like that. Alll blessing to you and Slade.
grethen, i think alexia took it so bad when you tried to give her "advice" is that you did it in front of ALL the girls and especially the girls who didn't like her anyways. I would've been embarrassed as well.i mean how would you take it?
I hope you had a good laugh when you saw that Vicki said she didn't approve of how tamra treated Slade??? I did. Like she is so innocent in that when she was the worst one.
ignore the haters. they are everywhere out there in life. you seem to have a genuinely kind heart. just know that there are viewers who see that.. and for those who don't- well then they don't. don't lose sleep over them. life is way too short.
I was one of your fans...... until you hooked up with Tamra. Then I realized how absolutely fake you are. No lady in her right mind would spend much time with Tamra..... your true colors are showing.... sorry I misjudged you - thought you were relatively sane - guess not.
Really? You and Tamra are like two high school mean girls! Plastic,fake,and bullies! It's pathetic and disgusting how you treat people! Grow up and act like women in your 30s and 40's! Not two gossiping,mean,rumor starting teenagers!
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